Cost of Living Calculator - Elburn, Illinois vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 15.1% cheaper than Elburn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,454 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Elburn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Elburn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Elburn, Illinois
Elburn, IL vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to Elburn, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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