San Leandro, California vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 47.5% cheaper than San Leandro, California.

You would need a salary of $26,271 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Leandro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than San Leandro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in San Leandro, California
San Leandro, CA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to San Leandro, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower

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