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


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 28.6% cheaper than Hemet, California.

You would need a salary of $53,562 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hemet, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Hemet, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Hemet, California
Hemet, CA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Hemet, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower

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