Bend, California vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 24.1% cheaper than Bend, California.

You would need a salary of $37,959 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Bend, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Bend, California
Bend, CA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Bend, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower