Decorah, Iowa vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 14.6% cheaper than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,020 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Cleveland
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs. Cleveland, OH
Compared to Decorah, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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)
  69.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  35.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher