Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 61.1% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $290,037 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Salinas
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.1% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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