North Chicago, Illinois vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 10.8% more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,400 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in North Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Iowa City
than in North Chicago, Illinois
North Chicago, IL vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to North Chicago, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower