Owatonna, Minnesota vs. Johnston, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnston, Iowa is 15.5% more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $57,734 in Johnston, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnston, Iowa is more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Johnston
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs. Johnston, IA
Compared to Owatonna, Johnston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower