Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 36.3% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $47,794 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Palm Desert, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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