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


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 122.8% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $111,389 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
588% more expensive in San Diego
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Waterloo, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.8% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  585.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  86.9% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher

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