Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Machias, Maine


The cost of living in Machias, Maine is 13.8% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,881 in Machias, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Machias, Maine is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Machias
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Machias, ME
Compared to Iowa City, Machias is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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