Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 26.4% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $36,793 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  47.6% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher