Iowa City, Iowa vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 12.8% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,633 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Ithaca
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Iowa City, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower