Waverly, Iowa vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 95.6% more expensive than Waverly, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $215,171 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waverly, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Waverly, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
289% more expensive in San Diego
than in Waverly, Iowa
Waverly, IA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Waverly, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.6% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  89.3% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher