San Francisco, California vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 64.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $39,311 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Iowa City
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to San Francisco, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  56.7% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
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  Personal
  14.0% lower
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