Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Plainville, Connecticut


The cost of living in Plainville, Connecticut is 17.3% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,658 in Plainville, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainville, Connecticut is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% more expensive in Plainville
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Plainville, CT
Compared to Iowa City, Plainville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% higher
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher

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