Iowa City, Iowa vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 100.6% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $120,344 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
284% more expensive in Monterey
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  38.2% higher
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  Personal
  2.2% lower
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