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


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 122.2% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $117,785 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
481% more expensive in Monterey
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.2% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  465.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  40.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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