West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Laguna Niguel, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Niguel, California is 107.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $219,393 in Laguna Niguel, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Niguel, 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
312% more expensive in Laguna Niguel
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Laguna Niguel, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Laguna Niguel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.0% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher