Iowa City, Iowa vs. Crystal, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal, Minnesota is 14.3% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $91,468 in Crystal, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal, Minnesota is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Crystal
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Crystal, MN
Compared to Iowa City, Crystal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  54.5% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher