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Iowa City, Iowa - San Diego, California

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A salary of $55,000 in Iowa City, Iowa should increase to $75,133 in San Diego, California

Iowa City U.S. Avg. San Diego

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Cost of Living IndexesIowa CitySan Diego
Overall105143
Food98106
Housing117237
Utilities87112
Transportation108111
Health98110
Miscellaneous103103
100=national average

San Diego is 37% more expensive than Iowa City.

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

Housing is 102% more expensive in San Diego.

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