Arkansas City, Kansas vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 32.9% more expensive than Arkansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $66,463 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than Arkansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Iowa City
than in Arkansas City, Kansas
Arkansas City, KS vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Arkansas City, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% higher
      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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  332.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher