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


The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 62.7% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $81,365 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.7% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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