Menifee, California vs. Elkader, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkader, Iowa is 46.7% cheaper than Menifee, California.

You would need a salary of $26,646 in Elkader, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Menifee, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkader, Iowa is cheaper than Menifee, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Elkader
than in Menifee, California
Menifee, CA vs. Elkader, IA
Compared to Menifee, Elkader is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  61.2% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower