Johnston, Iowa vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 75.1% more expensive than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $262,617 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in New York
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Johnston, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.1% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  66.9% higher
  Commute
  139.2% higher
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.9% higher