Storm Lake, Iowa vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 102.2% more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $121,296 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
402% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Storm Lake, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.2% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  389.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  109.5% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher