Iowa City, Iowa vs. Ely, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ely, Iowa is 4.0% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,007 in Ely, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ely, Iowa is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Ely
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Ely, IA
Compared to Iowa City, Ely is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower