Iowa City, Iowa vs. Peculiar, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peculiar, Missouri is 12.3% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $196,474 in Peculiar, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peculiar, Missouri is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Peculiar
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Peculiar, MO
Compared to Iowa City, Peculiar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower