DeForest, Wisconsin vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 12.9% cheaper than DeForest, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $65,335 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in DeForest, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than DeForest, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Iowa City
than in DeForest, Wisconsin
Deforest, WI vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Deforest, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.