Des Moines, Iowa vs. Laguna Niguel, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Niguel, California is 133.8% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $116,900 in Laguna Niguel, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Niguel, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
563% more expensive in Laguna Niguel
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Laguna Niguel, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Laguna Niguel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.8% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  494.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  56.1% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher