Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Iowa vs Arkadelphia, Arkansas


The cost of living in Arkadelphia, Arkansas is 21.5% cheaper than Altoona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $39,242 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkadelphia, Arkansas is cheaper than Altoona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Arkadelphia
than in Altoona, Iowa
Altoona, IA vs Arkadelphia, AR
Compared to Altoona, Arkadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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