Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Rancho San Diego, California


The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 90.3% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $142,797 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
329% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.3% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  292.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  68.0% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher

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