Charleston, West Virginia vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 7.8% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,894 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Iowa City
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Charleston, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher