Palm Desert, California vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 29.4% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $52,955 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Palm Desert, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  45.5% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
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  Personal
  1.4% lower
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