Little Rock, Arkansas vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 7.8% more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $53,894 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Iowa City
than in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, AR vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Little Rock, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher