Cresco, Iowa vs. Cottonwood Falls, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas is 5.2% cheaper than Cresco, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,100 in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cresco, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas is cheaper than Cresco, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Cottonwood Falls
than in Cresco, Iowa
Cresco, IA vs. Cottonwood Falls, KS
Compared to Cresco, Cottonwood Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower