Iowa City, Iowa vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 4.6% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,560 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Rochester
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Iowa City, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher