Patchogue, New York vs. Urbandale, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 26.0% cheaper than Patchogue, New York.

You would need a salary of $37,013 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Patchogue, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is cheaper than Patchogue, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Urbandale
than in Patchogue, New York
Patchogue, NY vs. Urbandale, IA
Compared to Patchogue, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower