Port Jefferson Station, New York vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 33.6% cheaper than Port Jefferson Station, New York.

You would need a salary of $33,190 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Jefferson Station, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is cheaper than Port Jefferson Station, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Decorah
than in Port Jefferson Station, New York
Port Jefferson Station, NY vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Port Jefferson Station, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% lower
      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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  49.4% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower