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


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 191.9% more expensive than Pella, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $218,972 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pella, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Pella, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
349% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Pella, Iowa
Pella, IA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Pella, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  191.9% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  558.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  187.6% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% higher

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