Dubuque, Iowa vs. Laguna Niguel, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Niguel, California is 124.4% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $112,195 in Laguna Niguel, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Niguel, California is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
459% more expensive in Laguna Niguel
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Laguna Niguel, CA
Compared to Dubuque, Laguna Niguel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.4% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  429.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  64.7% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher