Iowa City, Iowa vs. St. Charles, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Charles, Illinois is 18.3% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $195,275 in St. Charles, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Charles, Illinois is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in St. Charles
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. St. Charles, IL
Compared to Iowa City, St. Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower