Menifee, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 40.4% cheaper than Menifee, California.

You would need a salary of $47,661 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Menifee, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Menifee, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Menifee, California
Menifee, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Menifee, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  53.8% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower