Quitman, Texas vs. Elkader, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkader, Iowa is 12.0% cheaper than Quitman, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,000 in Elkader, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Quitman, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkader, Iowa is cheaper than Quitman, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Elkader
than in Quitman, Texas
Quitman, TX vs. Elkader, IA
Compared to Quitman, Elkader is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher