Iowa City, Iowa vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 50.8% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,401 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  162.3% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher