Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 5.1% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $37,005 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher