Urbandale, Iowa vs. Sebastopol, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sebastopol, California is 98.4% more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $158,684 in Sebastopol, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sebastopol, California is more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Sebastopol
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs. Sebastopol, CA
Compared to Urbandale, Sebastopol is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.4% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  249.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher