Cost of Living Calculator - Poway, California vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 49.2% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $38,127 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Poway, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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