Pella, Iowa vs. Pacific Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacific Grove, California is 139.5% more expensive than Pella, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $119,737 in Pacific Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pella, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacific Grove, California is more expensive than Pella, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
339% more expensive in Pacific Grove
than in Pella, Iowa
Pella, IA vs. Pacific Grove, CA
Compared to Pella, Pacific Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.5% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  337.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  79.6% higher
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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