Iowa City, Iowa vs. Shaker Heights, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shaker Heights, Ohio is 8.6% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $81,451 in Shaker Heights, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shaker Heights, Ohio is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
17% more expensive in Shaker Heights
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Shaker Heights, OH
Compared to Iowa City, Shaker Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher