Palm Springs, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 41.2% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $44,114 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Palm Springs, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
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  Personal
  14.2% lower
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