Cost of Living Calculator - Virginia Beach, Virginia vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 15.6% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,207 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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