Red Oak, Iowa vs. Storm Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Storm Lake, Iowa is 9.0% more expensive than Red Oak, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,934 in Storm Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Red Oak, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Storm Lake, Iowa is more expensive than Red Oak, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Storm Lake
than in Red Oak, Iowa
Red Oak, IA vs. Storm Lake, IA
Compared to Red Oak, Storm Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower