Iowa City, Iowa vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 149.2% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $498,394 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
346% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Iowa City, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  149.2% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  354.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  111.7% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher