Newton, Iowa vs. Ida Grove, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ida Grove, Iowa is 1.5% cheaper than Newton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,261 in Ida Grove, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ida Grove, Iowa is cheaper than Newton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Ida Grove
than in Newton, Iowa
Newton, IA vs. Ida Grove, IA
Compared to Newton, Ida Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher