Oskaloosa, Iowa vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 13.5% more expensive than Oskaloosa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,769 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is more expensive than Oskaloosa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Decorah
than in Oskaloosa, Iowa
Oskaloosa, IA vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Oskaloosa, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher