Brookings, Oregon vs. Muscatine, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscatine, Iowa is 27.2% cheaper than Brookings, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $36,421 in Muscatine, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscatine, Iowa is cheaper than Brookings, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Muscatine
than in Brookings, Oregon
Brookings, OR vs. Muscatine, IA
Compared to Brookings, Muscatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.8% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher