Cost of Living Calculator - Dubuque, Iowa vs Arroyo Grande, California


The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 86.7% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $140,030 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
334% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Dubuque, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.7% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  344.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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