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Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs San Francisco, California

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 179.8% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $2,742,112 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
365% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Iowa City, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  179.8% higher
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  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  515.9% higher
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  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  130.9% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
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  Personal
  16.3% higher
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