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


The cost of living in Atascadero, California is 76.5% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $132,372 in Atascadero, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atascadero, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
296% more expensive in Atascadero
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Atascadero, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Atascadero is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.5% higher
      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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher

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