Cresco, Iowa vs. Fords, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fords, New Jersey is 56.3% more expensive than Cresco, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $117,200 in Fords, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Cresco, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fords, New Jersey is more expensive than Cresco, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Fords
than in Cresco, Iowa
Cresco, IA vs. Fords, NJ
Compared to Cresco, Fords is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% higher
      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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  133.8% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher