Iowa City, Iowa vs. Joshua Tree, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joshua Tree, California is 18.9% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,461 in Joshua Tree, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joshua Tree, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Joshua Tree
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Joshua Tree, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Joshua Tree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  68.6% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower