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Worthington, OH vs Iowa City, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Iowa City or is it cheaper to live in Worthington?
- Iowa City is 2.0% less expensive than Worthington.

Which city has more affordable housing, Iowa City or Worthington?
- Iowa City housing costs are 40.5% less expensive than Worthington housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Worthington or is Health Care more affordable in Iowa City.
- Health related expenses are 16.2% more in Iowa City.
 Worthington, OHIowa City, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock89.6100
 Food & Groceries103.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.0100
 Housing132.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$265,800$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock68.5100
 Miscellaneous107.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Worthington    8 Reviews

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Over 11 years ago

As a retired teacher, I think Worthington has the best Public School in Columbus Ohio. When I moved into the area, I knew A lot of Ohio State University Professors live  More

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Over 14 years ago

Worthington is a lovely small community on the northside of Columbus Ohio. A safe community for walking and plenty of activities including festivals year  More

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Reviews for Iowa City    24 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I was there 5 years. Nothing to do but we’ll go shopping... at Walmart. It lacks so many things. There is no experience here, it jumps on any political band wagon and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Entertainment lacks greatly - especially the Hancher shows. I was hoping after they rebuilt they would be getting better shows there, that didn't happen. One has to  More

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Over 7 years ago

Iowa City is great. It's diverse and never boring. There always a variety of new shops and restaurants to explore and try out. Also watching college kids do stupid  More

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