Des Moines, Iowa vs. Lexington Hills, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington Hills, California is 184.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $142,313 in Lexington Hills, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington Hills, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
574% more expensive in Lexington Hills
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Lexington Hills, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Lexington Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  184.6% higher
      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
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  547.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  97.6% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher