Iowa City, Iowa vs. Newark, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, Delaware is 18.7% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $106,823 in Newark, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, Delaware is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Newark
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Newark, DE
Compared to Iowa City, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher