Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, Iowa vs Muscatine, Iowa


The cost of living in Muscatine, Iowa is 1.4% cheaper than Buffalo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,279 in Muscatine, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscatine, Iowa is cheaper than Buffalo, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Muscatine
than in Buffalo, Iowa
Buffalo, IA vs Muscatine, IA
Compared to Buffalo, Muscatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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