Knightdale, North Carolina vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 12.1% cheaper than Knightdale, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,897 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Knightdale, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is cheaper than Knightdale, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Decorah
than in Knightdale, North Carolina
Knightdale, NC vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Knightdale, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  34.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher