Mitchell, Iowa vs. Osage, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Osage, Iowa is 2.0% more expensive than Mitchell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $122,417 in Osage, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mitchell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Osage, Iowa is more expensive than Mitchell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Osage
than in Mitchell, Iowa
Mitchell, IA vs. Osage, IA
Compared to Mitchell, Osage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher