Dearborn Heights, Michigan vs. Charles City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles City, Iowa is 23.8% cheaper than Dearborn Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $38,121 in Charles City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles City, Iowa is cheaper than Dearborn Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Charles City
than in Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Dearborn Heights, MI vs. Charles City, IA
Compared to Dearborn Heights, Charles City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  56.9% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher