Palo Alto, California vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 79.9% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $2,014,787 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Palo Alto, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  51.3% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
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  Personal
  2.2% lower
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