Cost of Living Calculator - Ladera Ranch, California vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 50.4% cheaper than Ladera Ranch, California.

You would need a salary of $85,281 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ladera Ranch, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Ladera Ranch, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Ladera Ranch, California
Ladera Ranch, CA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Ladera Ranch, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.