South San Francisco, California vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 59.9% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $20,064 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Iowa City
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to South San Francisco, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  52.8% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower