Altoona, Iowa vs. Fort Mill, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Mill, South Carolina is 18.6% more expensive than Altoona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $118,618 in Fort Mill, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Mill, South Carolina is more expensive than Altoona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Fort Mill
than in Altoona, Iowa
Altoona, IA vs. Fort Mill, SC
Compared to Altoona, Fort Mill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% higher
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher