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Cost of Living in Iowa City, IA

94.3
Affordable · National average is 100

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$54,879
Median Income
$1,077/mo
Median Rent
$256,600
Median Home
74,878
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
88.2
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
85.8
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
92.9
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
85.9
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
88.7
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$840
est.
$948
est.
$1,077$1,379
est.
$1,572
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

Compare Iowa City with cities in the area

University Heights, IA
Expensive
120.8
Coralville, IA
Affordable
94.5
North Liberty, IA
Average
99.9
Tiffin, IA
Average
101.4
Solon, IA
Average
100.8
Riverside, IA
Very Affordable
75.9
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