Cost of Living Calculator - Half Moon Bay, California vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 67.3% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $32,696 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay, CA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Half Moon Bay, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.3% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% lower

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