Lockport, Illinois vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 7.4% cheaper than Lockport, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,837 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lockport, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Lockport, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Lockport, Illinois
Lockport, IL vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Lockport, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher