Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 11.6% cheaper than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $66,329 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Wauwatosa, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher