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


The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 191.3% more expensive than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $145,642 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
406% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Johnston, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  191.3% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  504.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  86.9% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher

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