Beatrice, Nebraska vs. Muscatine, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscatine, Iowa is 0.8% cheaper than Beatrice, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $89,287 in Muscatine, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Beatrice, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscatine, Iowa is cheaper than Beatrice, Nebraska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Muscatine
than in Beatrice, Nebraska
Beatrice, NE vs. Muscatine, IA
Compared to Beatrice, Muscatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher