Urbandale, Iowa vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 4.4% cheaper than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $148,202 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Urbandale, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Urbandale, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher