Iowa City, Iowa vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 83.9% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $680,534 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, 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
213% more expensive in San Diego
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Iowa City, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  83.9% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  75.5% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
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  Personal
  1.9% higher
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