Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Big Spring, Texas


The cost of living in Big Spring, Texas is 14.4% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,164 in Big Spring, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Spring, Texas is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Big Spring
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Big Spring, TX
Compared to Iowa City, Big Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower

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