Solon, Iowa vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 13.5% cheaper than Solon, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,881 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Solon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Solon, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Solon, Iowa
Solon, IA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Solon, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher