Waterloo, Iowa vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 52.1% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,042 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Sonora
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Waterloo, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% higher
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher