Homer, Alaska vs. Orange City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange City, Iowa is 22.6% cheaper than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $38,701 in Orange City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange City, Iowa is cheaper than Homer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Orange City
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs. Orange City, IA
Compared to Homer, Orange City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower