Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 4.0% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $144,053 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Albuquerque, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher