Cost of Living Calculator - North El Monte, California vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 50.2% cheaper than North El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $24,888 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in North El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than North El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in North El Monte, California
North El Monte, CA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to North El Monte, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  56.7% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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