Iowa City, Iowa vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 11.4% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,323 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Iowa City, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower