Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Los Alamitos, California


The cost of living in Los Alamitos, California is 158.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $193,933 in Los Alamitos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamitos, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
651% more expensive in Los Alamitos
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Los Alamitos, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Los Alamitos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  158.6% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  618.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  57.0% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher

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