Santa Clarita, California vs. Muscatine, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscatine, Iowa is 49.1% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $25,458 in Muscatine, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscatine, Iowa is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Muscatine
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Muscatine, IA
Compared to Santa Clarita, Muscatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.1% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  50.1% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower