Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Princeton, Illinois


The cost of living in Princeton, Illinois is 15.5% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $42,259 in Princeton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, Illinois is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Princeton
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa_City, IA vs Princeton, IL
Compared to Iowa_City, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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