Fresno, California vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 13.9% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $64,545 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Fresno, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  13.9% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
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  Personal
  9.2% lower
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