Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Pasadena, California


The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 136.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $177,067 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
482% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Pasadena, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.1% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  479.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  108.2% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher

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