Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Shasta, California vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 16.7% cheaper than Mount Shasta, California.

You would need a salary of $62,464 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Shasta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Mount Shasta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Mount Shasta, California
Mount Shasta, CA vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to Mount Shasta, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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