Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 17.8% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $61,636 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Arcata, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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