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IRVINE vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Irvine, California vs. West Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
50.9%
cheaper
than Irvine, California.
You would need a salary of
$63,816
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Irvine, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
50.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
5.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
73.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.2% lower
Commute
35.8% lower
Health
9.6% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
13.2% lower
Cost of Food
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