Boone, Iowa vs. Oskaloosa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oskaloosa, Iowa is 1.5% cheaper than Boone, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,273 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oskaloosa, Iowa is cheaper than Boone, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Oskaloosa
than in Boone, Iowa
Boone, IA vs. Oskaloosa, IA
Compared to Boone, Oskaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower