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


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 56.2% cheaper than Dublin, California.

You would need a salary of $175,086 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dublin, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Dublin, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Dublin, California
Dublin, CA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Dublin, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower

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