Cost of Living Calculator - Creston, Iowa vs Martinez, California


The cost of living in Martinez, California is 115.4% more expensive than Creston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $107,719 in Martinez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Creston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Martinez, California is more expensive than Creston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
579% more expensive in Martinez
than in Creston, Iowa
Creston, IA vs Martinez, CA
Compared to Creston, Martinez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.4% 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)
  576.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  98.9% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher

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