El Cajon, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 46.9% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $26,552 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Des Moines
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to El Cajon, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
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  Personal
  13.7% lower
Cost of Food
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