Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 49.8% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,691 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Cambridge, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower