Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Michigan Center, Michigan


The cost of living in Michigan Center, Michigan is 4.6% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,706 in Michigan Center, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan Center, Michigan is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Michigan Center
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Michigan Center, MI
Compared to Iowa City, Michigan Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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