West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Moreno Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moreno Valley, California is 43.4% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $121,907 in Moreno Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moreno Valley, 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
70% more expensive in Moreno Valley
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Moreno Valley, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Moreno Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  114.4% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher