Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 12.5% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $87,462 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Charlotte, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher