Tipton, Iowa vs. Monticello, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monticello, Iowa is 3.0% cheaper than Tipton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,528 in Monticello, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tipton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monticello, Iowa is cheaper than Tipton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Monticello
than in Tipton, Iowa
Tipton, IA vs. Monticello, IA
Compared to Tipton, Monticello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower