Tampa, Florida vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 15.9% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $71,475 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Tampa, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher