Harlan, Iowa vs. Myrtle, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle, Mississippi is 1.2% more expensive than Harlan, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,917 in Myrtle, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlan, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle, Mississippi is more expensive than Harlan, Iowa
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
55% more expensive in Myrtle
than in Harlan, Iowa
Harlan, IA vs. Myrtle, MS
Compared to Harlan, Myrtle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower