Cost of Living Calculator - Elma, Iowa vs Castle Rock, Washington


The cost of living in Castle Rock, Washington is 41.5% more expensive than Elma, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,772 in Castle Rock, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Elma, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castle Rock, Washington is more expensive than Elma, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Castle Rock
than in Elma, Iowa
Elma, IA vs Castle Rock, WA
Compared to Elma, Castle Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  398.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% lower
  Commute
  49.2% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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