Middleton, Idaho vs. Melbourne, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Iowa is 30.1% cheaper than Middleton, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $34,942 in Melbourne, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Middleton, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Iowa is cheaper than Middleton, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Middleton, Idaho
Middleton, ID vs. Melbourne, IA
Compared to Middleton, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher