Maiden, North Carolina vs. Waukee, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukee, Iowa is 9.1% more expensive than Maiden, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,834 in Waukee, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Maiden, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukee, Iowa is more expensive than Maiden, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Waukee
than in Maiden, North Carolina
Maiden, NC vs. Waukee, IA
Compared to Maiden, Waukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher