Cost of Living Calculator - Forest City, Iowa vs Poway, California


The cost of living in Poway, California is 129.5% more expensive than Forest City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $275,433 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Forest City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
558% more expensive in Poway
than in Forest City, Iowa
Forest City, IA vs Poway, CA
Compared to Forest City, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.5% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  642.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  110.0% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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