Vacaville, California vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 34.7% cheaper than Vacaville, California.

You would need a salary of $32,659 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Vacaville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Vacaville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Vacaville, California
Vacaville, CA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Vacaville, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower