Birmingham, Alabama vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 15.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $57,596 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Iowa City
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Birmingham, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher