Durham, North Carolina vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 10.6% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,718 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Durham, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher