Grass Valley, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 37.6% cheaper than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $32,428 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Grass Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Grass Valley, California
Grass Valley, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Grass Valley, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
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  Personal
  20.0% lower
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