Cost of Living Calculator - San Diego, California vs Cedar Falls, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 49.6% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $55,480 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to San Diego, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  49.1% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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