Atlanta, Georgia vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 20.3% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $39,854 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Atlanta, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher