Pecos, New Mexico vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 2.5% more expensive than Pecos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $51,234 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pecos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than Pecos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Iowa City
than in Pecos, New Mexico
Pecos, NM vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Pecos, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher