Iowa City, Iowa vs. Naperville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Naperville, Illinois is 39.7% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $104,759 in Naperville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Naperville, Illinois is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Naperville
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Naperville, IL
Compared to Iowa City, Naperville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  85.3% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher