Elkader, Iowa vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 101.4% more expensive than Elkader, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $100,710 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkader, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is more expensive than Elkader, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
513% more expensive in Gig Harbor
than in Elkader, Iowa
Elkader, IA vs. Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to Elkader, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.4% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  454.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% lower
  Commute
  77.1% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher