Manitowoc, Wisconsin vs. Palo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo, Iowa is 24.6% more expensive than Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $186,889 in Palo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo, Iowa is more expensive than Manitowoc, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Palo
than in Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Manitowoc, WI vs. Palo, IA
Compared to Manitowoc, Palo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower