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SAN FRANCISCO vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison

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

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 63.6% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $27,326 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in San Francisco, California

San Francisco, CA vs West Des Moines, IA

Compared to San Francisco, West Des Moines is:

Homeowner

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63.6% lower

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Food

14.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

83.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.4% lower

Commute

54.9% lower

Health

10.9% lower

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Personal

24.5% lower

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