Cost of Living Calculator - San Diego, California vs Forest City, Iowa


The cost of living in Forest City, Iowa is 52.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $35,630 in Forest City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Iowa is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Forest City
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs Forest City, IA
Compared to San Diego, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  51.9% lower
  Health
  39.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower

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