Waterloo, Iowa vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cupertino, California is 389.2% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $635,917 in Cupertino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cupertino, California is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1901% more expensive in Cupertino
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Cupertino, CA
Compared to Waterloo, Cupertino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  389.2% 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
  30.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,094.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  128.5% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher