Thousand Palms, California vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 21.4% cheaper than Thousand Palms, California.

You would need a salary of $15,726 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Palms, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Thousand Palms, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Thousand Palms, California
Thousand Palms, CA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Thousand Palms, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  54.1% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower