Washington, Pennsylvania vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 0.8% more expensive than Washington, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,405 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than Washington, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Iowa City
than in Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington, PA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Washington, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% higher
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher