Joshua Tree, California vs. Alton, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alton, Iowa is 23.2% cheaper than Joshua Tree, California.

You would need a salary of $38,380 in Alton, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Joshua Tree, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alton, Iowa is cheaper than Joshua Tree, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Alton
than in Joshua Tree, California
Joshua Tree, CA vs. Alton, IA
Compared to Joshua Tree, Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  48.7% lower
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower