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SACRAMENTO vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Sacramento, California vs. West Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
26.9%
cheaper
than Sacramento, California.
You would need a salary of
$82,096
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Sacramento, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
26.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
4.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
29.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.2% lower
Commute
41.1% lower
Health
1.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
14.2% lower
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