Iowa City, Iowa vs. Pittsburg, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburg, California is 81.5% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $130,706 in Pittsburg, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburg, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Pittsburg
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Pittsburg, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Pittsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.5% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  110.1% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher