Iowa City, Iowa vs. Idaho City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho City, Idaho is 12.0% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,021 in Idaho City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho City, Idaho is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Idaho City
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Idaho City, ID
Compared to Iowa City, Idaho City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  72.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower