Norwalk, Connecticut vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 27.5% cheaper than Norwalk, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $36,243 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Norwalk, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Norwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk, CT vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Norwalk, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower