Plattsburgh, New York vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 11.5% more expensive than Plattsburgh, New York.

You would need a salary of $55,754 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Plattsburgh, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than Plattsburgh, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Iowa City
than in Plattsburgh, New York
Plattsburgh, NY vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Plattsburgh, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher