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


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 41.9% cheaper than Fallbrook, California.

You would need a salary of $29,053 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fallbrook, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Fallbrook, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Fallbrook, California
Fallbrook, CA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Fallbrook, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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