Muscatine, Iowa vs. The Villages, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Villages, Florida is 31.4% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $98,569 in The Villages, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Villages, Florida is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in The Villages
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. The Villages, FL
Compared to Muscatine, The Villages is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher