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SAN FRANCISCO vs. IOWA CITY
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San Francisco, California vs. Iowa City, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is
64.3%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$32,164
in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Iowa City
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to San Francisco, Iowa City is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
64.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
14.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
83.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.7% lower
Commute
56.7% lower
Health
9.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
14.0% lower
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