Riverside, California vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 35.0% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $32,513 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Riverside, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  53.1% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower