Iowa City, Iowa vs. Longview, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Longview, Texas is 5.7% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,133 in Longview, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Longview, Texas is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Longview
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Longview, TX
Compared to Iowa City, Longview is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher