Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs National City, California


The cost of living in National City, California is 73.4% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $86,722 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, National City, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in National City
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs National City, CA
Compared to Des Moines, National City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.4% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  211.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  70.0% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher

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