Arab, Alabama vs. Holstein, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Holstein, Iowa is 11.2% cheaper than Arab, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $92,847 in Holstein, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Arab, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Holstein, Iowa is cheaper than Arab, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Holstein
than in Arab, Alabama
Arab, AL vs. Holstein, IA
Compared to Arab, Holstein is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher