Indianola, Iowa vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 8.1% cheaper than Indianola, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,949 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianola, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Indianola, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Indianola, Iowa
Indianola, IA vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Indianola, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower