Fort Polk South, Louisiana vs. State Center, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State Center, Iowa is 12.5% more expensive than Fort Polk South, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $39,005 in State Center, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Polk South, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State Center, Iowa is more expensive than Fort Polk South, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in State Center
than in Fort Polk South, Louisiana
Fort Polk South, LA vs. State Center, IA
Compared to Fort Polk South, State Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher