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Des Moines, Iowa - San Francisco, California

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A salary of $50,000 in Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $118,171 in San Francisco, California

Des Moines U.S. Avg. San Francisco

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Cost of Living IndexesDes MoinesSan Francisco
Overall84199
Food95114
Housing65426
Utilities9292
Transportation99110
Health89111
Miscellaneous88116
100=national average

San Francisco is 136% more expensive than Des Moines.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 559% more expensive in San Francisco.


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