Iowa City, Iowa vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 107.0% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $103,498 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
299% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa_City, IA vs. Huntington_Beach, CA
Compared to Iowa_City, Huntington_Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.0% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  71.4% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher