Sparta, New York vs. Slater, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Slater, Iowa is 3.3% more expensive than Sparta, New York.

You would need a salary of $51,636 in Slater, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Slater, Iowa is more expensive than Sparta, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Slater
than in Sparta, New York
Sparta, NY vs. Slater, IA
Compared to Sparta, Slater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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