Iowa City, Iowa vs. McHenry, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McHenry, Illinois is 11.6% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,297 in McHenry, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McHenry, Illinois is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
77% more expensive in McHenry
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Mchenry, IL
Compared to Iowa City, Mchenry is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  77.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher