Iowa City, Iowa vs. University City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in University City, Missouri is 4.9% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $157,397 in University City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, University City, Missouri is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in University City
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. University City, MO
Compared to Iowa City, University City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher