Merced, California vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 17.6% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $24,726 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Merced, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% lower
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher