Grand Island, Nebraska vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 5.3% more expensive than Grand Island, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $52,657 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than Grand Island, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Iowa City
than in Grand Island, Nebraska
Grand Island, NE vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Grand Island, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% higher
      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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher