Cost of Living Calculator - Porterville, California vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 9.5% cheaper than Porterville, California.

You would need a salary of $1,357 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Porterville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Porterville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Porterville, California
Porterville, CA vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to Porterville, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher

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