St. Clair Shores, Michigan vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 6.3% cheaper than St. Clair Shores, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $46,831 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than St. Clair Shores, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
48% cheaper in Iowa City
than in St. Clair Shores, Michigan
St. Clair Shores, MI vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to St. Clair Shores, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  48.7% lower
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher