Des Moines, Iowa vs. Pomona, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pomona, California is 75.7% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $87,865 in Pomona, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pomona, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Pomona
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Pomona, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Pomona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.7% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  110.8% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher