Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Santee, California


The cost of living in Santee, California is 69.5% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,748 in Santee, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santee, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Santee
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Santee, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Santee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.5% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  80.3% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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