Iowa City, Iowa vs. Buena Vista, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buena Vista, Colorado is 20.0% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,977 in Buena Vista, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buena Vista, Colorado is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Buena Vista
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Buena Vista, CO
Compared to Iowa City, Buena Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower