Cost of Living Calculator - Aliso Viejo, California vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 48.3% cheaper than Aliso Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $25,854 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Aliso Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Aliso Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Aliso Viejo, California
Aliso Viejo, CA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Aliso Viejo, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% lower
      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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower

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