Plaquemine, Louisiana vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 1.9% cheaper than Plaquemine, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $73,567 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Plaquemine, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Plaquemine, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Plaquemine, Louisiana
Plaquemine, LA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Plaquemine, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher