Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Fort Bragg, California


The cost of living in Fort Bragg, California is 52.2% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,112 in Fort Bragg, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Bragg, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Fort Bragg
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Fort Bragg, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Fort Bragg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher

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