Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 14.8% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,578 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Raleigh, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
  Food
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Unlock with Premium
  Median Home Cost
  Unlock with Premium
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Unlock with Premium
  Childcare
  Unlock with Premium
  Personal
  5.6% higher
Cost of Food
Popular Cost of Living Searches
Current CityComparison City
Gilbert, ArizonaCorbin, KentuckyCompare
San Saba, TexasBrady, TexasCompare
Williamsburg, VirginiaNewport News, VirginiaCompare
Bristol, VirginiaEagan, MinnesotaCompare
Eagan, MinnesotaNewcastle, WashingtonCompare
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaAustin, TexasCompare
Gilbert, ArizonaCorbin, KentuckyCompare
Frisco, TexasUpland, CaliforniaCompare
Richmond, VirginiaBel Air North, MarylandCompare
Haverhill, MassachusettsGrovetown, GeorgiaCompare

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.