Central City, Iowa vs. Marion, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marion, Iowa is 2.0% cheaper than Central City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,818 in Marion, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Central City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marion, Iowa is cheaper than Central City, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
16% cheaper in Marion
than in Central City, Iowa
Central City, IA vs. Marion, IA
Compared to Central City, Marion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher