Los Lunas, New Mexico vs. Mediapolis, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mediapolis, Iowa is 11.7% cheaper than Los Lunas, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $26,493 in Mediapolis, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Lunas, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mediapolis, Iowa is cheaper than Los Lunas, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Mediapolis
than in Los Lunas, New Mexico
Los Lunas, NM vs. Mediapolis, IA
Compared to Los Lunas, Mediapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  47.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower