Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Arlington, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 96.3% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $98,165 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Arlington
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Arlington, MA
Compared to Iowa City, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.3% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% higher
  Commute
  53.0% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher

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