Cost of Living Calculator - Johnston, Iowa vs Cupertino, California


The cost of living in Cupertino, California is 265.7% more expensive than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $274,299 in Cupertino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cupertino, California is more expensive than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
596% more expensive in Cupertino
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs Cupertino, CA
Compared to Johnston, Cupertino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  265.7% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  648.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  94.1% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher

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