San Diego, California vs. Sioux Center, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Center, Iowa is 46.9% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $26,527 in Sioux Center, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Center, Iowa is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Sioux Center
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Sioux Center, IA
Compared to San Diego, Sioux Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  50.8% lower
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower