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


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 12.0% cheaper than Madera, California.

You would need a salary of $44,010 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Madera, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Madera, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Madera, California
Madera, CA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Madera, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower

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