Palm Springs, California vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 33.6% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $16,611 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Palm Springs, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
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  Personal
  13.4% lower
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