Iowa City, Iowa vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 20.4% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $216,732 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
107% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Iowa City, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  107.2% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher