Elk Horn, Iowa vs. Missouri Valley, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missouri Valley, Iowa is 10.7% more expensive than Elk Horn, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,333 in Missouri Valley, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Horn, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missouri Valley, Iowa is more expensive than Elk Horn, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Missouri Valley
than in Elk Horn, Iowa
Elk Horn, IA vs. Missouri Valley, IA
Compared to Elk Horn, Missouri Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher