Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho San Diego, California vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 47.5% cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $26,268 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego, CA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Rancho San Diego, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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