Pottstown, Pennsylvania vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 11.9% cheaper than Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $8,808 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Pottstown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Pottstown, PA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Pottstown, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower