Oakland, California vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 50.6% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $24,703 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Oakland, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  45.5% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower