Cost of Living Calculator - Farmington, Minnesota vs Altoona, Iowa


The cost of living in Altoona, Iowa is 15.4% cheaper than Farmington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $63,467 in Altoona, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Iowa is cheaper than Farmington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Altoona
than in Farmington, Minnesota
Farmington, MN vs Altoona, IA
Compared to Farmington, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% lower
      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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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