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


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 8.3% cheaper than Brawley, California.

You would need a salary of $68,814 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Brawley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Brawley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Brawley, California
Brawley, CA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Brawley, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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