Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Sea Ranch, California


The cost of living in Sea Ranch, California is 123.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $111,817 in Sea Ranch, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sea Ranch, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
531% more expensive in Sea Ranch
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Sea Ranch, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Sea Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.6% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  498.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  42.7% higher
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher

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