Cost of Living Calculator - Urbandale, Iowa vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 75.9% more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $158,289 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in San Diego
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Urbandale, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.9% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  64.9% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher

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