West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Canyon Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Canyon Lake, California is 61.3% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $120,979 in Canyon Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Canyon Lake, California is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Canyon Lake
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Canyon Lake, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Canyon Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% higher
      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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% higher
  Commute
  132.7% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher