Kent, Washington vs. Forest City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest City, Iowa is 44.5% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $27,770 in Forest City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Iowa is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Forest City
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Forest City, IA
Compared to Kent, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.3% higher
  Commute
  60.1% lower
  Health
  40.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower