Iowa City, Iowa vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 93.3% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,005 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in New York
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Iowa City, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.3% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.3% higher
  Commute
  164.4% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher