Iowa City, Iowa vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 53.4% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $92,064 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  89.9% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher