Johnston, Iowa vs. Mentor, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mentor, Ohio is 9.3% cheaper than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,327 in Mentor, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mentor, Ohio is cheaper than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Mentor
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs. Mentor, OH
Compared to Johnston, Mentor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher