2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Emmetsburg, IA vs Mallard, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Mallard or is it cheaper to live in Emmetsburg?
- Mallard is 0.0% more expensive than Emmetsburg.

Which city has more affordable housing, Mallard or Emmetsburg?
- Mallard housing costs are 56.7% less expensive than Emmetsburg housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Emmetsburg or is Health Care more affordable in Mallard.
- Health related expenses are 0.0% less in Mallard.
 Emmetsburg, IAMallard, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock72.8100
 Food & Groceries94.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock118.4100
 Housing37.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$87,300$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock62.3100
 Miscellaneous89.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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