Sheldon, Iowa vs. Atlantic, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic, Iowa is 7.2% cheaper than Sheldon, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $46,387 in Atlantic, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sheldon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlantic, Iowa is cheaper than Sheldon, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Atlantic
than in Sheldon, Iowa
Sheldon, IA vs. Atlantic, IA
Compared to Sheldon, Atlantic is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower