Storm Lake, Iowa vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 116.5% more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $114,726 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
455% more expensive in San Diego
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Storm Lake, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.5% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  471.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  100.7% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher