Iowa City, Iowa vs. Spartanburg, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spartanburg, South Carolina is 6.9% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $46,560 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spartanburg, South Carolina is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Spartanburg
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Spartanburg, SC
Compared to Iowa City, Spartanburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower