Eldridge, Iowa vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 3.1% cheaper than Eldridge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $72,667 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Eldridge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Eldridge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Eldridge, Iowa
Eldridge, IA vs. Iowa_City, IA
Compared to Eldridge, Iowa_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher