What is a pro or con of living in Westlake Village, Californiacompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 355% more expensive in Westlake Village.

What salary do I need to live in Westlake Village, California copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $75,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $180,371 in Westlake Village, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST DES MOINES vs. WESTLAKE VILLAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Westlake Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westlake Village, California is 140.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $180,371 in Westlake Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Westlake Village, 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
355% more expensive in Westlake Village
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Westlake Village, CA

Compared to West Des Moines, Westlake Village is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

140.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

350.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% higher

Commute

119.2% higher

Health

13.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.7% higher

Cost of Food

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Westlake Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Des Moines, IA vs. Westlake Village, CA

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