Murrieta, California vs. Story City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Story City, Iowa is 37.2% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $58,814 in Story City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Story City, Iowa is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Story City
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Story City, IA
Compared to Murrieta, Story City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% lower
      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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  38.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower