Des Moines, Iowa vs. Ontario, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ontario, California is 61.2% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $80,623 in Ontario, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ontario, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Ontario
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Ontario, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Ontario is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
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  Personal
  13.3% higher
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