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LA QUINTA vs. DES MOINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - La Quinta, California vs Des Moines, Iowa
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
42.3%
cheaper
than La Quinta, California.
You would need a salary of
$43,274
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in La Quinta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than La Quinta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Des Moines
than in La Quinta, California
La Quinta, CA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to La Quinta, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
42.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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4.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
66.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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16.3% lower
Commute
43.1% lower
Health
17.3% higher
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Personal
15.0% lower
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