Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 39.2% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $104,417 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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