Muscatine, Iowa vs. Del Mar, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Del Mar, California is 410.7% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $663,848 in Del Mar, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Del Mar, California is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1983% more expensive in Del Mar
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Del Mar, CA
Compared to Muscatine, Del Mar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  410.7% 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
  27.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,740.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  97.7% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher