Cost of Living Calculator - Laguna Beach, California vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 77.2% cheaper than Laguna Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $11,427 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Laguna Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Laguna Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Laguna Beach, California
Laguna Beach, CA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Laguna Beach, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.2% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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