Boca Raton, Florida vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 27.8% cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $54,139 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Boca Raton, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower