Mountville, Pennsylvania vs. Spencer, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spencer, Iowa is 20.9% cheaper than Mountville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,545 in Spencer, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountville, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spencer, Iowa is cheaper than Mountville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Spencer
than in Mountville, Pennsylvania
Mountville, PA vs. Spencer, IA
Compared to Mountville, Spencer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower