Tempe, Arizona vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 22.6% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $81,314 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Tempe, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher