Johnston, Iowa vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 22.5% more expensive than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,626 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Johnston, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  65.0% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher