Iowa City, Iowa vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 1.5% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $142,087 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in College Station
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Iowa City, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower