Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Mitchell, South Dakota


The cost of living in Mitchell, South Dakota is 8.5% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,757 in Mitchell, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mitchell, South Dakota is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Mitchell
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Mitchell, SD
Compared to Iowa City, Mitchell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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