Columbus, Mississippi vs. Iowa Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa Falls, Iowa is 1.2% cheaper than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $74,090 in Iowa Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Iowa Falls
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Iowa Falls, IA
Compared to Columbus, Iowa Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher