Tiffin, Iowa vs. Altoona, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Iowa is 3.4% cheaper than Tiffin, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,278 in Altoona, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tiffin, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Iowa is cheaper than Tiffin, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Altoona
than in Tiffin, Iowa
Tiffin, IA vs. Altoona, IA
Compared to Tiffin, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower