Santa Barbara, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 63.9% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $18,059 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
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  Personal
  12.0% lower
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