Thousand Oaks, California vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 47.6% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $104,808 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% lower
      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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower