St. Joseph, Michigan vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 2.8% cheaper than St. Joseph, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,606 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than St. Joseph, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% cheaper in Iowa City
than in St. Joseph, Michigan
St. Joseph, MI vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to St. Joseph, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher