Whittier, California vs. Belmond, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belmond, Iowa is 51.8% cheaper than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $24,099 in Belmond, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belmond, Iowa is cheaper than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Belmond
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs. Belmond, IA
Compared to Whittier, Belmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  61.2% lower
  Health
  44.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower