What is a pro or con of living in Vancouver, Washingtoncompared to Iowa City, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 77% more expensive in Vancouver.

What salary do I need to live in Vancouver, Washington copmared to Iowa City, Iowa?

A salary of $95,000 in Iowa City, Iowa should increase to $128,555 in Vancouver, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

IOWA CITY vs. VANCOUVER
Cost of Living Comparison

Iowa City, Iowa vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 35.3% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $128,555 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Iowa City, Iowa

Iowa City, IA vs. Vancouver, WA

Compared to Iowa City, Vancouver is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

41.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.7% lower

Commute

82.3% higher

Health

12.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Iowa City, Iowa vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Iowa City, IA vs. Vancouver, WA

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