Iowa City Albany

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Less Favorable
Cost Index: 91.5 → 87.7
Rent Delta: -$12/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + 4% lower cost of living
  • + More affordable childcare

Cons of Moving

  • - $6K lower median salary
  • - Higher violent crime rate
  • - More environmental violations
Dimension
Iowa City
Albany
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 91.5
RPP 87.7
Albany
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,141/mo
$1,129/mo
Albany
💼 Wages
$61,705
$55,591
Iowa City
🔒 Crime
239 per 100K
300 per 100K
Iowa City
🎓 Schools
15:1
14.5:1
Albany
👶 Childcare
$8,306/yr
$6,591/yr
Albany
🌿 Environment
729 violations
2663 violations
Iowa City

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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)