Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 67.0% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $49,538 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Berkeley, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.0% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower

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