Emmetsburg, Iowa vs. Prairie City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prairie City, Iowa is 10.4% more expensive than Emmetsburg, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $35,327 in Prairie City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Emmetsburg, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prairie City, Iowa is more expensive than Emmetsburg, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Prairie City
than in Emmetsburg, Iowa
Emmetsburg, IA vs. Prairie City, IA
Compared to Emmetsburg, Prairie City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher