Story City, Iowa vs. Garden City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden City, Michigan is 5.8% more expensive than Story City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,502 in Garden City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Story City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden City, Michigan is more expensive than Story City, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
87% more expensive in Garden City
than in Story City, Iowa
Story City, IA vs. Garden City, MI
Compared to Story City, Garden City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  87.3% higher
  Health
  32.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher