Osage, Iowa vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 19.5% more expensive than Osage, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $100,350 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Osage, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is more expensive than Osage, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Decorah
than in Osage, Iowa
Osage, IA vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Osage, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower