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Is $70k a good salary in Iowa City, IA?

comfortable A $70k salary is 7% below the median household income here ($75,088). After tax you take home about $4,618 a month, and median rent ($1,097) takes 24% of that.

$55,415 take-home a year
Gross pay$70,000
Federal income tax−$6,570
Social Security + Medicare−$5,355
Iowa income tax (approx.)−$2,660
Monthly take-home$4,618
Every two weeks$2,131
$76,495What $70k buys in Iowa City, IA, expressed in average-US prices (price level 91.5).
24%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.