Queens, New York vs. Algona, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Algona, Iowa is 54.5% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $22,757 in Algona, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Algona, Iowa is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Algona
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Algona, IA
Compared to Queens, Algona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% lower
  Commute
  68.1% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower