Iowa City Metro Area, IA Cost of Living


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Iowa City cost of living score
88.5
Less expensive
11.5% lower
than the US average
10.5% higher
than the Iowa average
Iowa City I Metro Area, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.5% lower than the U.S. average and 10.5% lower than the average for Iowa.

Iowa City Metro Area, IA

Housing costs in Iowa City?
A typical home costs $278,200, which is 17.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.7% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Iowa City costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.5% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Iowa City?
To live comfortably in Iowa City I Metro Area, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $53,280 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Iowa City?
Iowa City, IA Metro Area has a cost of living that is 88.5, which is lower than the national average of 100. This means that although the median value of a house in Iowa City is $278200, it is still fairly affordable compared to other areas in the US where the average house value is $338,100. The cost of living in Iowa City can be attractive for those on a budget or those looking for a more affordable home in the area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIowa CityIowaUnited States
  88.580.1100.0
  98.394.4100
  105.9108.2100.0
  80.955.4100.0
  $278,200$194,900$338,100
  99.8%98.5%100.0%
  71.571.4100.0
  114.496.3100.0

   100=National Average

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