Elma, Iowa vs. Eugene, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eugene, Oregon is 42.9% more expensive than Elma, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,438 in Eugene, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Elma, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eugene, Oregon is more expensive than Elma, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Eugene
than in Elma, Iowa
Elma, IA vs. Eugene, OR
Compared to Elma, Eugene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  433.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower