Iowa City, Iowa vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 133.4% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $233,372 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
378% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  306.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  61.3% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.9% higher
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