Des Moines, Iowa vs. Temecula, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Temecula, California is 84.0% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $91,995 in Temecula, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Temecula, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Temecula
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Temecula, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Temecula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.0% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  102.1% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher