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SAN FRANCISCO vs. DES MOINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Des Moines, Washington
The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is
45.9%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$40,574
in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Des Moines
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Des Moines, WA
Compared to San Francisco, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
45.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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12.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
72.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
26.6% lower
Commute
9.6% lower
Health
23.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.8% lower
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