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DES MOINES vs. PALM DESERT
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Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Palm Desert, California
The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is
56.9%
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$204,003
in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Palm Desert is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
56.9% higher
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3.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
151.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
23.2% higher
Commute
68.4% higher
Health
14.7% lower
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Personal
16.5% higher
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