Dubuque, Iowa vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 242.1% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $177,881 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
745% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Dubuque, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  242.1% 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
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  954.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  99.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher