Alta, Iowa vs. San Dimas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Dimas, California is 107.2% more expensive than Alta, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $103,590 in San Dimas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alta, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Dimas, California is more expensive than Alta, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
297% more expensive in San Dimas
than in Alta, Iowa
Alta, IA vs. San Dimas, CA
Compared to Alta, San Dimas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.2% higher
      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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  357.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  155.6% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher