Iowa City, Iowa vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 21.0% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,692 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
59% more expensive in New Haven
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. New Haven, CT
Compared to Iowa City, New Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.4% higher
  Commute
  60.0% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher