La Jara, Colorado vs. Johnston, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnston, Iowa is 23.1% more expensive than La Jara, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $61,573 in Johnston, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in La Jara, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnston, Iowa is more expensive than La Jara, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Johnston
than in La Jara, Colorado
La Jara, CO vs. Johnston, IA
Compared to La Jara, Johnston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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