Alta, Iowa vs. River Vale, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in River Vale, New Jersey is 101.7% more expensive than Alta, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $110,923 in River Vale, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Alta, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Vale, New Jersey is more expensive than Alta, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in River Vale
than in Alta, Iowa
Alta, IA vs. River Vale, NJ
Compared to Alta, River Vale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.7% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  344.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  136.1% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher