What is a pro or con of living in Mediapolis, Iowacompared to Lake City, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 40% cheaper in Mediapolis.

What salary do I need to live in Mediapolis, Iowa copmared to Lake City, Minnesota?

A salary of $50,000 in Lake City, Minnesota could decrease to $42,769 in Mediapolis, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKE CITY vs. MEDIAPOLIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake City, Minnesota vs. Mediapolis, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mediapolis, Iowa is 14.5% cheaper than Lake City, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $42,769 in Mediapolis, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake City, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mediapolis, Iowa is cheaper than Lake City, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Mediapolis
than in Lake City, Minnesota

Lake City, MN vs. Mediapolis, IA

Compared to Lake City, Mediapolis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

49.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% higher

Commute

16.6% lower

Health

31.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.6% lower

Cost of Food

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