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RIVERSIDE vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Riverside, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
41.3%
cheaper
than Riverside, California.
You would need a salary of
$29,344
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Riverside, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
41.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
4.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
65.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
15.5% lower
Commute
48.9% lower
Health
17.3% higher
Taxes
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Personal
14.6% lower
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