Cost of Living Calculator - Johnston, Iowa vs Silver City, New Mexico


The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 19.2% cheaper than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $40,395 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Silver City
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs Silver City, NM
Compared to Johnston, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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