Storm Lake, Iowa vs. Lima, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lima, Ohio is 1.9% cheaper than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,999 in Lima, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lima, Ohio is cheaper than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Lima
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs. Lima, OH
Compared to Storm Lake, Lima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher