Bettendorf, Iowa vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 81.2% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $117,808 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in San Diego
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Bettendorf, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.2% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  54.5% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher