Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Vernon, Washington vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 25.5% cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,265 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.1% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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