Iowa City, Iowa vs. Summit, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Summit, New Jersey is 114.7% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $244,734 in Summit, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Summit, New Jersey is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
296% more expensive in Summit
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Summit, NJ
Compared to Iowa City, Summit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.7% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  303.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  108.2% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher