McCook, Nebraska vs. Algona, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Algona, Iowa is 2.3% cheaper than McCook, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $48,852 in Algona, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in McCook, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Algona, Iowa is cheaper than McCook, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Algona
than in McCook, Nebraska
Mccook, NE vs. Algona, IA
Compared to Mccook, Algona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher