Huntington Beach, California vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 50.7% cheaper than Huntington Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $197,008 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Huntington Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, CA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Huntington Beach, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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