Amherst, New York vs. Storm Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Storm Lake, Iowa is 17.7% cheaper than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $61,750 in Storm Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Storm Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Storm Lake
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. Storm Lake, IA
Compared to Amherst, Storm Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher