IA·Midwest / Great Plains
Iowa City
“Iowa City college town”
Cold WintersFour SeasonsCollege Town
The Pulse
Population
75.0k
Rent, 1BR
$1,100/mo
Walk / Transit
55 · 30
Safety
A-
The Scene
University of Iowa — famous for the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, strong med school, Big Ten football. Downtown Ped Mall is lively.
Midwest river college town — affordable, cold winters, literary culture, big football Saturdays.
Monthly cost · 1-person
Rent (1BR)
$1,100
Groceries
$370
Utilities
$135
Transit
$80
Estimated total$1,685/mo
Climate
0°30°60°90°
Winter
22°
Summer
78°
Midwest38″ rain/yr
Getting around
Walk
55
Transit
30
Some transit — Car helpful but not required
Schools here · 1