Murrieta, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 41.3% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $29,366 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Des_Moines, IA
Compared to Murrieta, Des_Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  41.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
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  Personal
  14.6% lower
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