Polk City, Iowa vs. Johnston, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnston, Iowa is 0.6% cheaper than Polk City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,690 in Johnston, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Polk City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnston, Iowa is cheaper than Polk City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Johnston
than in Polk City, Iowa
Polk City, IA vs. Johnston, IA
Compared to Polk City, Johnston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher