Cost of Living Calculator - East Palo Alto, California vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 52.7% cheaper than East Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $35,447 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in East Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than East Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Iowa City
than in East Palo Alto, California
East Palo Alto, CA vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to East Palo Alto, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  50.4% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower

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