Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Iowa vs St. Cloud, Minnesota


The cost of living in St. Cloud, Minnesota is 5.2% cheaper than Altoona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,380 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Cloud, Minnesota is cheaper than Altoona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in St. Cloud
than in Altoona, Iowa
Altoona, IA vs St. Cloud, MN
Compared to Altoona, St. Cloud is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher

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