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Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Palm Springs, California

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 70.0% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $127,510 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
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• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
252% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Palm Springs is:
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  70.0% higher
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  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.9% higher
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  Utilities
  27.1% higher
  Commute
  74.2% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
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  Personal
  16.5% higher
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