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IOWA_CITY vs. ROSS_TOWNSHIP_(ALLEGHENY_COUNTY)
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Iowa City, Iowa vs. Ross township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania

Q: What is a pro or con of living in Ross township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvaniacompared to Iowa City, Iowa?

Transportation is 55% more expensive in Ross township (Allegheny County).

Q: What salary do I need to live in Ross township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania copmared to Iowa City, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Iowa City, Iowa should increase to $54,071 in Ross township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

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The cost of living in Ross township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania is 8.1% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,071 in Ross township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ross township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
55% more expensive in Ross township (Allegheny County)
than in Iowa City, Iowa

Iowa_City, IA vs. Ross_Township_(Allegheny_County), PA

Compared to Iowa_City, Ross_Township_(Allegheny_County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.3% higher

Commute

55.8% higher

Health

14.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.9% lower

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Iowa City, Iowa vs. Ross township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania

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