Cost of Living Calculator - Running Springs, California vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 23.5% cheaper than Running Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $45,889 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Running Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Running Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Running Springs, California
Running Springs, CA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Running Springs, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower

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