Cost of Living Calculator - King City, California vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 24.7% cheaper than King City, California.

You would need a salary of $31,619 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in King City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than King City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in King City, California
King City, CA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to King City, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower

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