Newton, Iowa vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 115.6% more expensive than Newton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $107,796 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Newton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
452% more expensive in San Diego
than in Newton, Iowa
Newton, IA vs. San_Diego, CA
Compared to Newton, San_Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.6% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  535.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  76.8% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher