Newport Beach, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 77.7% cheaper than Newport Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $11,144 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Newport Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Newport Beach, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.7% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower