Long Beach, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 50.5% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $27,206 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Long Beach, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  52.7% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
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  Personal
  13.1% lower
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