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


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 91.9% more expensive than Pella, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $143,900 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pella, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Pella, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in San Diego
than in Pella, Iowa
Pella, IA vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Pella, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.9% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  118.5% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher

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