Anamosa, Iowa vs. Whittier, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whittier, California is 82.7% more expensive than Anamosa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $91,341 in Whittier, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anamosa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whittier, California is more expensive than Anamosa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in Whittier
than in Anamosa, Iowa
Anamosa, IA vs. Whittier, CA
Compared to Anamosa, Whittier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.7% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  101.9% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher