Novi, Michigan vs. Urbandale, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 20.5% cheaper than Novi, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $99,390 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Novi, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is cheaper than Novi, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Urbandale
than in Novi, Michigan
Novi, MI vs. Urbandale, IA
Compared to Novi, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower