Iowa City, Iowa vs. Gowrie, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gowrie, Iowa is 15.8% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,131 in Gowrie, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gowrie, Iowa is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Gowrie
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Gowrie, IA
Compared to Iowa City, Gowrie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower