Iowa City, Iowa vs. Chula Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chula Vista, California is 71.2% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $273,945 in Chula Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chula Vista, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Chula Vista
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Chula Vista, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Chula Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.2% higher
      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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  86.7% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher