Iowa City, Iowa vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 126.8% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $81,661 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
285% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.8% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  86.1% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher