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


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 74.9% more expensive than Palo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $174,918 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Palo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in San Diego
than in Palo, Iowa
Palo, IA vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Palo, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.9% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  58.8% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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