Elkader, Iowa vs. Lumberton, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lumberton, Mississippi is 17.5% more expensive than Elkader, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $105,724 in Lumberton, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkader, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lumberton, Mississippi is more expensive than Elkader, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Lumberton
than in Elkader, Iowa
Elkader, IA vs. Lumberton, MS
Compared to Elkader, Lumberton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  74.7% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher