Thor, Iowa vs. Forest City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest City, Iowa is 10.1% more expensive than Thor, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,058 in Forest City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Thor, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Iowa is more expensive than Thor, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Forest City
than in Thor, Iowa
Thor, IA vs. Forest City, IA
Compared to Thor, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower