Cost of Living Calculator - Petal, Mississippi vs Dike, Iowa


The cost of living in Dike, Iowa is 7.5% more expensive than Petal, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $53,765 in Dike, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Petal, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dike, Iowa is more expensive than Petal, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Dike
than in Petal, Mississippi
Petal, MS vs Dike, IA
Compared to Petal, Dike is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher

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