San Diego, California vs. Bettendorf, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bettendorf, Iowa is 44.8% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $52,416 in Bettendorf, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bettendorf, Iowa is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Bettendorf
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Bettendorf, IA
Compared to San Diego, Bettendorf is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% lower
      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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower