Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Mississippi vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 12.0% cheaper than Madison, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $43,996 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Madison, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Madison, Mississippi
Madison, MS vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to Madison, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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