Waukee, Iowa vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 67.4% more expensive than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,344 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Waukee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in San Diego
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Waukee, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  55.9% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower