Storm Lake, Iowa vs. Santa Rosa Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa Valley, California is 225.1% more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $172,304 in Santa Rosa Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa Valley, California is more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
924% more expensive in Santa Rosa Valley
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs. Santa Rosa Valley, CA
Compared to Storm Lake, Santa Rosa Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  225.1% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,065.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  101.3% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher