Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 18.7% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $100,365 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Charlottesville, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower