Auburn, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 41.5% cheaper than Auburn, California.

You would need a salary of $46,810 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Auburn, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Auburn, California
Auburn, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Auburn, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower