Soldotna, Alaska vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 15.5% cheaper than Soldotna, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,249 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Soldotna, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Soldotna, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Soldotna, Alaska
Soldotna, AK vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Soldotna, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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