Muscatine, Iowa vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 113.6% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $2,135,819 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
408% more expensive in San Diego
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Muscatine, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.6% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  380.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  93.2% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher