Best for affordability: Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on tax burden.
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Compare Iowa City vs Chicago on cost, climate, safety, and daily life
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Potential dealbreaker: Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.
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