Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 19.5% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $49,921 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Colorado Springs, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher