Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa, Louisiana vs New York, New York


The cost of living in New York, New York is 94.5% more expensive than Iowa, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $145,848 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Iowa, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
212% more expensive in New York
than in Iowa, Louisiana
Iowa, LA vs New York, NY
Compared to Iowa, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.5% 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
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  410.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.9% higher
  Commute
  96.4% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.8% higher

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