Iowa City, Iowa vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cupertino, California is 303.9% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $363,509 in Cupertino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cupertino, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
811% more expensive in Cupertino
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Cupertino, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Cupertino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  303.9% 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
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  822.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  114.5% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher