Cost of Living Calculator - Forest City, Iowa vs Orange Beach, Alabama


The cost of living in Orange Beach, Alabama is 44.0% more expensive than Forest City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $108,011 in Orange Beach, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange Beach, Alabama is more expensive than Forest City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
309% more expensive in Orange Beach
than in Forest City, Iowa
Forest City, IA vs Orange Beach, AL
Compared to Forest City, Orange Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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)
  263.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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