Carroll, Iowa vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 72.6% more expensive than Carroll, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $189,846 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carroll, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Carroll, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Riverside
than in Carroll, Iowa
Carroll, IA vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Carroll, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.6% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  145.5% higher
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher