Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho San Diego, California vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 41.8% cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $104,160 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego, CA vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to Rancho San Diego, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  45.4% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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