Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 68.7% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $34,406 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to Mountain View, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.7% 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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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