Pasadena, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 57.6% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $15,249 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Pasadena, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  57.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  52.0% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
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  Personal
  13.0% lower
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