Cost of Living Calculator - Brighton, Colorado vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 28.1% cheaper than Brighton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $53,928 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Brighton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Brighton, Colorado
Brighton, CO vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to Brighton, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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