Paton, Iowa vs. Polk City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Polk City, Iowa is 37.8% more expensive than Paton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $103,378 in Polk City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Paton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Polk City, Iowa is more expensive than Paton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Polk City
than in Paton, Iowa
Paton, IA vs. Polk City, IA
Compared to Paton, Polk City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  385.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower