Iowa City, Iowa vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 72.7% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $1,036,230 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Washington
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Iowa City, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.7% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  97.5% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher