Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 2.7% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $48,661 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Knoxville, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher