Waunakee, Wisconsin vs. Johnston, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnston, Iowa is 14.0% cheaper than Waunakee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $42,991 in Johnston, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Waunakee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnston, Iowa is cheaper than Waunakee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Johnston
than in Waunakee, Wisconsin
Waunakee, WI vs. Johnston, IA
Compared to Waunakee, Johnston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower