Creston, Iowa vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 97.2% more expensive than Creston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $98,609 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Creston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is more expensive than Creston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
525% more expensive in Gig Harbor
than in Creston, Iowa
Creston, IA vs. Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to Creston, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.2% higher
      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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  462.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.4% lower
  Commute
  78.8% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher