Carmel, New York vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 36.0% cheaper than Carmel, New York.

You would need a salary of $76,772 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Carmel, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Carmel, New York
Carmel, NY vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Carmel, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  57.1% lower
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower