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


The cost of living in Monterey Park, California is 105.2% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $153,907 in Monterey Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey Park, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
392% more expensive in Monterey Park
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Monterey Park, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Monterey Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.2% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  376.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  113.7% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher

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