Des Moines, Iowa vs. Atherton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atherton, California is 958.8% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $794,123 in Atherton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atherton, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4117% more expensive in Atherton
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Atherton, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Atherton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  958.8% 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
  39.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4,340.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  83.8% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.7% higher

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