Alta, Iowa vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 28.2% more expensive than Alta, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $102,564 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Alta, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is more expensive than Alta, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in United States
than in Alta, Iowa
Alta, IA vs. Alta, IA
Compared to Alta, Alta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  58.5% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher