Cost of Living Calculator - Decorah, Iowa vs Sonora, California


The cost of living in Sonora, California is 29.3% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $96,960 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is more expensive than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Sonora
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs Sonora, CA
Compared to Decorah, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  46.1% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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