Cost of Living Calculator - Algona, Iowa vs Soquel, California


The cost of living in Soquel, California is 160.2% more expensive than Algona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $130,099 in Soquel, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Algona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Soquel, California is more expensive than Algona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
662% more expensive in Soquel
than in Algona, Iowa
Algona, IA vs Soquel, CA
Compared to Algona, Soquel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  160.2% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  579.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  88.5% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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