Longview, Washington vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 14.0% cheaper than Longview, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,492 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Longview, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is cheaper than Longview, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Decorah
than in Longview, Washington
Longview, WA vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Longview, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.9% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher