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


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 61.3% cheaper than Dublin, California.

You would need a salary of $29,064 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dublin, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Dublin, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Dublin, California
Dublin, CA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Dublin, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% lower
      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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower

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