Los Angeles, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 55.3% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $27,398 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Los Angeles, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  54.8% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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