Richmond, Kentucky vs. Marshalltown, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marshalltown, Iowa is 14.2% cheaper than Richmond, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $42,882 in Marshalltown, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marshalltown, Iowa is cheaper than Richmond, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Marshalltown
than in Richmond, Kentucky
Richmond, KY vs. Marshalltown, IA
Compared to Richmond, Marshalltown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher