Altoona, Iowa vs. Glenwood, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glenwood, New Mexico is 9.4% cheaper than Altoona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,977 in Glenwood, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glenwood, New Mexico is cheaper than Altoona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Glenwood
than in Altoona, Iowa
Altoona, IA vs. Glenwood, NM
Compared to Altoona, Glenwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher