Andover, Massachusetts vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 43.3% cheaper than Andover, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $28,349 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Andover, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Andover, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Andover, Massachusetts
Andover, MA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Andover, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower