Iowa City, Iowa vs. Columbia, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Tennessee is 12.5% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,250 in Columbia, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Tennessee is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Columbia
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Columbia, TN
Compared to Iowa City, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  51.1% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower