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


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 48.9% cheaper than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $43,438 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Davis, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower

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