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


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 50.4% cheaper than Fullerton, California.

You would need a salary of $9,918 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fullerton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Fullerton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Fullerton, California
Fullerton, CA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Fullerton, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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