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MOUNTAIN VIEW vs. DES MOINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Des Moines, Iowa
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
71.8%
cheaper
than Mountain View, California.
You would need a salary of
$28,228
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Mountain View, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
71.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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20.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
92.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.1% higher
Commute
46.1% lower
Health
4.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
13.2% lower
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