Dow City, Iowa vs. Carroll, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carroll, Iowa is 13.9% more expensive than Dow City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,965 in Carroll, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dow City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carroll, Iowa is more expensive than Dow City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Carroll
than in Dow City, Iowa
Dow City, IA vs. Carroll, IA
Compared to Dow City, Carroll is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher