Iowa City, Iowa vs. Hood River, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hood River, Oregon is 32.8% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,399 in Hood River, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hood River, Oregon is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Hood River
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Hood River, OR
Compared to Iowa City, Hood River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower