Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Rancho San Diego, California


The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 71.8% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $128,842 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.8% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  83.2% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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