Sunnyvale, California vs. Northwood, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northwood, Iowa is 73.7% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $39,519 in Northwood, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northwood, Iowa is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Northwood
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Northwood, IA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Northwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.7% lower
      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
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  51.7% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower