Laurens, Iowa vs. West Bend, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Bend, Iowa is 5.2% more expensive than Laurens, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $24,185 in West Bend, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurens, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Bend, Iowa is more expensive than Laurens, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in West Bend
than in Laurens, Iowa
Laurens, IA vs. West Bend, IA
Compared to Laurens, West Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower