San Luis Obispo, California vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 43.6% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $84,551 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Iowa City
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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