Cost of Living Calculator - Sonoma, California vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 48.6% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $92,438 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to Sonoma, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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