Corona, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 46.7% cheaper than Corona, California.

You would need a salary of $74,648 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Corona, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Corona, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Corona, California
Corona, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Corona, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  51.9% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower