Pella, Iowa vs. Oskaloosa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oskaloosa, Iowa is 10.8% cheaper than Pella, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,617 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pella, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oskaloosa, Iowa is cheaper than Pella, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Oskaloosa
than in Pella, Iowa
Pella, IA vs. Oskaloosa, IA
Compared to Pella, Oskaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower