San Antonio, Texas vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 2.9% cheaper than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $97,105 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than San Antonio, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Iowa City
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to San Antonio, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher