Decorah, Iowa vs. Cresco, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cresco, Iowa is 11.5% cheaper than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,274 in Cresco, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cresco, Iowa is cheaper than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Cresco
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs. Cresco, IA
Compared to Decorah, Cresco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower