Elgin, Iowa vs. Diamond Bar, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Diamond Bar, California is 126.6% more expensive than Elgin, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $169,987 in Diamond Bar, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Diamond Bar, California is more expensive than Elgin, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
555% more expensive in Diamond Bar
than in Elgin, Iowa
Elgin, IA vs. Diamond Bar, CA
Compared to Elgin, Diamond Bar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.6% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  546.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  144.7% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher