Promise City, Iowa vs. Albia, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albia, Iowa is 0.7% more expensive than Promise City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,337 in Albia, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Promise City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albia, Iowa is more expensive than Promise City, Iowa
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
85% more expensive in Albia
than in Promise City, Iowa
Promise City, IA vs. Albia, IA
Compared to Promise City, Albia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher