Iowa City, Iowa vs. Monticello, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monticello, Iowa is 10.0% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,011 in Monticello, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monticello, Iowa is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Monticello
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Monticello, IA
Compared to Iowa City, Monticello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower