Cost of Living Calculator - Mediapolis, Iowa vs New York, New York


The cost of living in New York, New York is 121.0% more expensive than Mediapolis, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $165,734 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mediapolis, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Mediapolis, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
298% more expensive in New York
than in Mediapolis, Iowa
Mediapolis, IA vs New York, NY
Compared to Mediapolis, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.0% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  558.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.8% higher
  Commute
  177.8% higher
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.3% higher

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