| | Iowa City, IA | Aurora, CO | United States |
| Overall | 89.6 | 123.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.7 | 99.3 | 100 |
| Health | 104.0 | 85.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 78.7 | 149.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $265,800 | $458,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,390.0% | 9,610.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 68.5 | 121.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.6 | 153.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Iowa City 
24 Reviews
I was there 5 years. Nothing to do but we’ll go shopping... at Walmart. It lacks so many things. There is no experience here, it jumps on any political band wagon and More
Entertainment lacks greatly - especially the Hancher shows. I was hoping after they rebuilt they would be getting better shows there, that didn't happen. One has to More
Iowa City is great. It's diverse and never boring. There always a variety of new shops and restaurants to explore and try out. Also watching college kids do stupid More
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Used to be affordable. I lived in aurora for 5 years and it was a great because I could drive to all the cool places in Denver and elsewhere. I was priced out More
It is ok. Not great. It used to be worth the cost (4/5 stars). The schools are mediocre, the people are hit or miss. People born here are friendly but More
I've lived here for 10 years, and I gotta say, it's easily one of the most overpriced cities I've ever lived in. The cost of living makes it not worth it to live here, More
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