West Des Moines, Iowa vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 174.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $576,208 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, 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
338% more expensive in San Francisco
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  174.5% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  492.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  121.9% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.4% higher