Scituate, Massachusetts vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 44.6% cheaper than Scituate, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $83,153 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Scituate, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Scituate, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Scituate, Massachusetts
Scituate, MA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Scituate, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower