What is a pro or con of living in Iowa City, Iowacompared to Cedar Falls, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 17% more expensive in Iowa City.

What salary do I need to live in Iowa City, Iowa copmared to Cedar Falls, Iowa?

A salary of $20,000 in Cedar Falls, Iowa should increase to $21,557 in Iowa City, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CEDAR FALLS vs. IOWA CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 7.8% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $21,557 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Iowa City
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA vs. Iowa City, IA

Compared to Cedar Falls, Iowa City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

29.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

11.9% higher

Health

0.8% lower

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Personal

8.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cedar Falls, IA vs. Iowa City, IA

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