Valley Cottage, New York vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 36.2% cheaper than Valley Cottage, New York.

You would need a salary of $31,918 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Cottage, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Valley Cottage, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Valley Cottage, New York
Valley Cottage, NY vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Valley Cottage, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% lower
  Commute
  56.3% lower
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower