West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Mettler, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mettler, California is 6.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $79,893 in Mettler, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mettler, California is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% more expensive in Mettler
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Mettler, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Mettler is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% higher
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher