Redondo Beach, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 63.4% cheaper than Redondo Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $18,319 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Redondo Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Redondo Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Redondo Beach, California
Redondo Beach, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Redondo Beach, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.4% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  51.9% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower