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ELK GROVE vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Elk Grove, California vs. West Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
35.0%
cheaper
than Elk Grove, California.
You would need a salary of
$32,493
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Elk Grove, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
35.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
6.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
47.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.4% lower
Commute
44.3% lower
Health
1.5% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
15.3% lower
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