Oceanside, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 46.1% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $26,934 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Des_Moines, IA
Compared to Oceanside, Des_Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower