Cost of Living Calculator - Gold River, California vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 48.7% cheaper than Gold River, California.

You would need a salary of $51,344 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gold River, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Gold River, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Gold River, California
Gold River, CA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Gold River, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower

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