What is a pro or con of living in Decorah, Iowacompared to Marinette, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 68% more expensive in Decorah.

What salary do I need to live in Decorah, Iowa copmared to Marinette, Wisconsin?

A salary of $50,000 in Marinette, Wisconsin should increase to $59,397 in Decorah, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MARINETTE vs. DECORAH
Cost of Living Comparison

Marinette, Wisconsin vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 18.8% more expensive than Marinette, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $59,397 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Marinette, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is more expensive than Marinette, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Decorah
than in Marinette, Wisconsin

Marinette, WI vs. Decorah, IA

Compared to Marinette, Decorah is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

69.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.1% higher

Commute

3.4% lower

Health

33.9% higher

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Personal

0.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Marinette, Wisconsin vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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