Cleveland, Ohio vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 20.6% more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $60,304 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cleveland, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Iowa City
than in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, OH vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Cleveland, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% higher
      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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  319.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower