Apple Valley, California vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 18.3% cheaper than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $40,862 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Apple Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Apple Valley, California
Apple Valley, CA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Apple Valley, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher