Iowa City, Iowa vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 169.6% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $134,805 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
441% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  169.6% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  477.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  105.1% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher