Wahpeton, North Dakota vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 7.2% more expensive than Wahpeton, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $53,608 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wahpeton, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is more expensive than Wahpeton, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Decorah
than in Wahpeton, North Dakota
Wahpeton, ND vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Wahpeton, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower