Richmond, Virginia vs. Marshalltown, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marshalltown, Iowa is 24.1% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,929 in Marshalltown, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marshalltown, Iowa is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Marshalltown
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Marshalltown, IA
Compared to Richmond, Marshalltown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower