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


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 10.7% cheaper than Dunsmuir, California.

You would need a salary of $44,665 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dunsmuir, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Dunsmuir, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Dunsmuir, California
Dunsmuir, CA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Dunsmuir, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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