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


The cost of living in Richmond, California is 99.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $215,867 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Richmond
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Richmond, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.9% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  273.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  78.3% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher

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