Sioux City, Iowa vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 114.4% more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $128,663 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
404% more expensive in San Diego
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, IA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Sioux City, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.4% higher
      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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  461.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  77.5% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher