Des Moines, Iowa vs. Woodside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Woodside, California is 555.4% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $327,700 in Woodside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Woodside, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1936% more expensive in Woodside
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Woodside, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Woodside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  555.4% 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
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,023.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  90.5% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.9% higher

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