Muscatine, Iowa vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 124.5% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $188,581 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
313% more expensive in New York
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Muscatine, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.5% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  406.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.4% higher
  Commute
  191.2% higher
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher