Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, New York vs Story City, Iowa


The cost of living in Story City, Iowa is 1.2% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $50,601 in Story City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Story City, Iowa is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Story City
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs Story City, IA
Compared to Rochester, Story City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower

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