Iowa City, Iowa vs. Atherton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atherton, California is 855.6% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $611,596 in Atherton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atherton, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2687% more expensive in Atherton
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Atherton, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Atherton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  855.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  34.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,693.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  100.4% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher