Marshalltown, Iowa vs. Malcom, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malcom, Iowa is 7.7% more expensive than Marshalltown, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,841 in Malcom, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malcom, Iowa is more expensive than Marshalltown, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Malcom
than in Marshalltown, Iowa
Marshalltown, IA vs. Malcom, IA
Compared to Marshalltown, Malcom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher