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LINCOLN vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Lincoln, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
42.5%
cheaper
than Lincoln, California.
You would need a salary of
$43,147
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Lincoln, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Lincoln, California
Lincoln, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lincoln, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
42.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
10.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
70.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
17.0% lower
Commute
31.0% lower
Health
0.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
17.2% lower
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