Cost of Living Calculator - Alton, Iowa vs Cairo, Georgia


The cost of living in Cairo, Georgia is 3.9% cheaper than Alton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,053 in Cairo, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cairo, Georgia is cheaper than Alton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Cairo
than in Alton, Iowa
Alton, IA vs Cairo, GA
Compared to Alton, Cairo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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