Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 21.2% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $78,771 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Ann Arbor, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher