Waukee, Iowa vs. Calistoga, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calistoga, California is 96.3% more expensive than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $147,260 in Calistoga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calistoga, California is more expensive than Waukee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Calistoga
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs. Calistoga, CA
Compared to Waukee, Calistoga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.3% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  36.1% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower