Oil City, Pennsylvania vs. Creston, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Creston, Iowa is 8.3% more expensive than Oil City, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,142 in Creston, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Oil City, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Creston, Iowa is more expensive than Oil City, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Creston
than in Oil City, Pennsylvania
Oil City, PA vs. Creston, IA
Compared to Oil City, Creston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  36.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower