Des Moines, Iowa vs. California Pines, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California Pines, California is 2.8% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,602 in California Pines, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California Pines, California is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in California Pines
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. California Pines, CA
Compared to Des Moines, California Pines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher