Forest City, Iowa vs. Thompson, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thompson, Iowa is 10.5% cheaper than Forest City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,751 in Thompson, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thompson, Iowa is cheaper than Forest City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Thompson
than in Forest City, Iowa
Forest City, IA vs. Thompson, IA
Compared to Forest City, Thompson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower