Fort Worth, Texas vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 13.0% cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,659 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Fort Worth, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower