Compare Iowa City
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Overview
Compare Iowa City with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Iowa City United States | Kawartha Lakes Canada | Moncton Canada | Waterloo Canada | Saint-Léonard Canada | Peterborough Canada | Saint-Laurent Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $2,480 | $2,410 | $2,555 | $2,805 | $2,361 | $2,570 | $2,165 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $1,075 | $1,100 | $1,050 | $1,300 | $1,090 | $1,150 | $1,200 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $15.00 | $14.00 | $13.50 | $15.00 | $13.00 | $15.00 | $14.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $4.50 | $3.25 | $3.00 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.20 | $3.25 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 83 | 86 | 83 | 80 | 78 | 73 | 80 |
| Female Safety | 80 | 85 | 80 | 82 | 80 | 76 | 85 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 77 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 82 | 80 | 85 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 168 Mbps | N/A | 103 Mbps | 448 Mbps | 211 Mbps | 31 Mbps | 170 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | N/A | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 80 | 81 | 85 | 92 | 93 | 82 | 90 |
| English Proficiency | 100 | 98 | 98 | 100 | 55 | 99 | 70 |
| Population | 0.07M | 0.08M | 0.08M | 0.12M | 0.08M | 0.08M | 0.10M |
| Avg Temp | 10.10°C | 7.10°C | 5.50°C | 7.40°C | 6.40°C | 7.10°C | 6.40°C |