Houghton, New York vs. Marshalltown, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marshalltown, Iowa is 5.9% cheaper than Houghton, New York.

You would need a salary of $25,397 in Marshalltown, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marshalltown, Iowa is cheaper than Houghton, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Marshalltown
than in Houghton, New York
Houghton, NY vs. Marshalltown, IA
Compared to Houghton, Marshalltown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher