Madrid, Iowa vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 92.6% more expensive than Madrid, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $209,887 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madrid, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Madrid, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in San Diego
than in Madrid, Iowa
Madrid, IA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Madrid, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.6% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  280.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  57.5% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher