Arroyo Grande, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 48.6% cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California.

You would need a salary of $38,553 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Arroyo Grande, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Arroyo Grande, California
Arroyo Grande, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Arroyo Grande, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower