Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Valley Center, California


The cost of living in Valley Center, California is 85.1% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $92,546 in Valley Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Center, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Valley Center
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Valley Center, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Valley Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.1% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  98.0% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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