Corvallis, Oregon vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 20.1% cheaper than Corvallis, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $79,927 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Corvallis, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Corvallis, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Corvallis, Oregon
Corvallis, OR vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Corvallis, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher