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CAMBRIDGE vs. IOWA CITY
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Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Iowa City, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is
49.8%
cheaper
than Cambridge, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$25,101
in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is
cheaper
than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Cambridge, Iowa City is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
49.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
13.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
72.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
20.3% lower
Commute
28.4% lower
Health
16.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
16.2% lower
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