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


The cost of living in Marina, California is 95.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $146,667 in Marina, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marina, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
354% more expensive in Marina
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Marina, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Marina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.6% 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)
  316.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  40.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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