Johnston, Iowa vs. Fremont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fremont, California is 130.2% more expensive than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $345,327 in Fremont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fremont, California is more expensive than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Fremont
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs. Fremont, CA
Compared to Johnston, Fremont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.2% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  307.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  64.5% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher