Albia, Iowa vs. Chariton, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chariton, Iowa is 2.5% cheaper than Albia, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,728 in Chariton, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Albia, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chariton, Iowa is cheaper than Albia, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Chariton
than in Albia, Iowa
Albia, IA vs. Chariton, IA
Compared to Albia, Chariton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher