Lexington, Massachusetts vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 59.1% cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $20,469 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, MA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Lexington, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower