Cost of Living Calculator - Storm Lake, Iowa vs Raton, New Mexico


The cost of living in Raton, New Mexico is 4.5% cheaper than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,773 in Raton, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raton, New Mexico is cheaper than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Raton
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs Raton, NM
Compared to Storm Lake, Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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