Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 102.5% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $136,097 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
350% more expensive in San Diego
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.5% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  388.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  74.7% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher