Estherville, Iowa vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 122.8% more expensive than Estherville, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,833 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Estherville, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Estherville, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
733% more expensive in San Diego
than in Estherville, Iowa
Estherville, IA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Estherville, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.8% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  646.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  101.7% higher
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher