Cresco, Iowa vs. Chester, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Iowa is 3.1% cheaper than Cresco, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,467 in Chester, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cresco, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Iowa is cheaper than Cresco, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Chester
than in Cresco, Iowa
Cresco, IA vs. Chester, IA
Compared to Cresco, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower