Clive, Iowa vs. Metropolis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metropolis, Illinois is 27.5% cheaper than Clive, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $36,236 in Metropolis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Clive, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metropolis, Illinois is cheaper than Clive, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Metropolis
than in Clive, Iowa
Clive, IA vs. Metropolis, IL
Compared to Clive, Metropolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher