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


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 58.9% cheaper than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $36,973 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Milpitas, California
Milpitas, CA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Milpitas, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.9% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  51.3% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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