Oelwein, Iowa vs. Calmar, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calmar, Iowa is 15.6% more expensive than Oelwein, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,794 in Calmar, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Oelwein, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calmar, Iowa is more expensive than Oelwein, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Calmar
than in Oelwein, Iowa
Oelwein, IA vs. Calmar, IA
Compared to Oelwein, Calmar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher