Santa Cruz, California vs. Urbandale, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 55.2% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $22,408 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Urbandale
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Urbandale, IA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower