Longview, Washington vs. Mount Ayr, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Ayr, Iowa is 28.2% cheaper than Longview, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,888 in Mount Ayr, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Longview, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Ayr, Iowa is cheaper than Longview, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Mount Ayr
than in Longview, Washington
Longview, WA vs. Mount Ayr, IA
Compared to Longview, Mount Ayr is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.4% higher
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher