Hawarden, Iowa vs. Murphysboro, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murphysboro, Illinois is 0.7% more expensive than Hawarden, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,341 in Murphysboro, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hawarden, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphysboro, Illinois is more expensive than Hawarden, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% more expensive in Murphysboro
than in Hawarden, Iowa
Hawarden, IA vs. Murphysboro, IL
Compared to Hawarden, Murphysboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower