Storrs, Connecticut vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 9.0% cheaper than Storrs, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $45,511 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Storrs, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Storrs, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Storrs, Connecticut
Storrs, CT vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Storrs, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower