Miami, Florida vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 28.8% cheaper than Miami, Florida.

You would need a salary of $71,242 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Miami, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Miami, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  52.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower