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Cost of Living Calculator - East Palo Alto, California vs West Des Moines, Iowa

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 51.8% cheaper than East Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $52,704 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in East Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than East Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in East Palo Alto, California
East Palo Alto, CA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to East Palo Alto, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  51.8% lower
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  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% lower
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  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  48.4% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
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  Personal
  24.9% lower
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