Cost of Living Calculator - Ottumwa, Iowa vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 131.5% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $115,729 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
753% more expensive in San Diego
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Ottumwa, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.5% 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
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  809.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  91.4% higher
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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