Columbus, Mississippi vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 17.5% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $58,760 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Iowa City
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Columbus, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher