What is a pro or con of living in Altoona, Iowacompared to Sycamore, Illinois?

Childcare is 19% cheaper in Altoona.

What salary do I need to live in Altoona, Iowa copmared to Sycamore, Illinois?

A salary of $75,000 in Sycamore, Illinois could decrease to $74,091 in Altoona, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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SYCAMORE vs. ALTOONA
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Sycamore, Illinois vs. Altoona, Iowa

Q: Is it expensive to live in Altoona, Iowa compared to Sycamore, Illinois?

Overall, Altoona, Iowa is cheaper than Sycamore, Illinois.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Iowa is 1.2% cheaper than Sycamore, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,091 in Altoona, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sycamore, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Altoona, Iowa is cheaper than Sycamore, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
19% cheaper in Altoona
than in Sycamore, Illinois

Sycamore, IL vs. Altoona, IA

Compared to Sycamore, Altoona is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

8.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% lower

Commute

6.2% lower

Health

17.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.5% lower

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