Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Kirkwood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkwood, California is 50.8% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $138,780 in Kirkwood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkwood, California is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Kirkwood
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Kirkwood, CA
Compared to Bettendorf, Kirkwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher