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San Diego, California - Iowa City, Iowa

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A salary of $42,000 in San Diego, California could decrease to $30,745 in Iowa City, Iowa

San Diego U.S. Avg. Iowa City

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Cost of Living IndexesSan DiegoIowa City
Overall143105
Food10698
Housing237117
Utilities11287
Transportation111108
Health11098
Miscellaneous103103
100=national average

Iowa City is 27% cheaper than San Diego.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 50% cheaper in Iowa City.


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