Oskaloosa, Iowa vs. Beacon, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beacon, Iowa is 6.3% cheaper than Oskaloosa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $28,110 in Beacon, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beacon, Iowa is cheaper than Oskaloosa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Beacon
than in Oskaloosa, Iowa
Oskaloosa, IA vs. Beacon, IA
Compared to Oskaloosa, Beacon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower