Iowa City, Iowa vs. San Diego Country Estates, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego Country Estates, California is 72.4% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $129,272 in San Diego Country Estates, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego Country Estates, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in San Diego Country Estates
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. San Diego Country Estates, CA
Compared to Iowa City, San Diego Country Estates is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.4% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  112.6% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher