Cost of Living Calculator - Huntington Beach, California vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 51.7% cheaper than Huntington Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $36,243 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Huntington Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, CA vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to Huntington Beach, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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