Cost of Living Calculator - Lubbock, Texas vs Kalona, Iowa


The cost of living in Kalona, Iowa is 9.2% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $131,004 in Kalona, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalona, Iowa is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Kalona
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs Kalona, IA
Compared to Lubbock, Kalona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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