Eureka, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 23.7% cheaper than Eureka, California.

You would need a salary of $38,130 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Eureka, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Eureka, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Eureka, California
Eureka, CA vs. Des_Moines, IA
Compared to Eureka, Des_Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower