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


The cost of living in Sonora, California is 41.3% more expensive than Sheldon, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,645 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sheldon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is more expensive than Sheldon, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Sonora
than in Sheldon, Iowa
Sheldon, IA vs Sonora, CA
Compared to Sheldon, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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