Rake, Iowa vs. Algona, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Algona, Iowa is 16.2% more expensive than Rake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $87,178 in Algona, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Algona, Iowa is more expensive than Rake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Algona
than in Rake, Iowa
Rake, IA vs. Algona, IA
Compared to Rake, Algona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  319.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher