Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Clara, California vs Shellsburg, Iowa


The cost of living in Shellsburg, Iowa is 63.5% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $27,339 in Shellsburg, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shellsburg, Iowa is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Shellsburg
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs Shellsburg, IA
Compared to Santa Clara, Shellsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.5% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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