Ida Grove, Iowa vs. Damascus, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Damascus, Virginia is 7.1% more expensive than Ida Grove, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,547 in Damascus, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ida Grove, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Damascus, Virginia is more expensive than Ida Grove, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Damascus
than in Ida Grove, Iowa
Ida Grove, IA vs. Damascus, VA
Compared to Ida Grove, Damascus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower