Iowa City, Iowa vs. Pomona, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pomona, California is 58.6% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $118,951 in Pomona, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pomona, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Pomona
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Pomona, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Pomona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.6% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  129.9% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher