Middletown, Connecticut vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 15.0% cheaper than Middletown, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $42,495 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Middletown, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown, CT vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Middletown, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower