Naperville, Illinois vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 28.4% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,911 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Naperville, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  46.0% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower