Cost of Living Calculator - Albia, Iowa vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 226.6% more expensive than Albia, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $244,983 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albia, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Albia, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
785% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Albia, Iowa
Albia, IA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Albia, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  226.6% 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,511.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  142.6% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher

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