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Is $120k a good salary in Iowa City, IA?

comfortable A $120k salary is 60% above the median household income here ($75,088). After tax you take home about $7,391 a month, and median rent ($1,097) takes 15% of that.

$88,690 take-home a year
Gross pay$120,000
Federal income tax−$17,570
Social Security + Medicare−$9,180
Iowa income tax (approx.)−$4,560
Monthly take-home$7,391
Every two weeks$3,411
$131,135What $120k buys in Iowa City, IA, expressed in average-US prices (price level 91.5).
15%Rent share of take-home. Under 25% is comfortable, 25–35% workable, above 35% tight.

Other salaries in Iowa City, IA

Median household income and rent: Census 2024 ACS 5-year. Household income covers all earners, so compare with care if you live alone. Take-home is an estimate for a single filer.