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


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 166.1% more expensive than Palo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $199,566 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Palo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
327% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Palo, Iowa
Palo, IA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Palo, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  166.1% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  514.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  109.0% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher

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