Cost of Living Calculator - Tipton, Iowa vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 201.6% more expensive than Tipton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $226,208 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tipton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Tipton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
503% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Tipton, Iowa
Tipton, IA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Tipton, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  201.6% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  815.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  121.6% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher

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