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SAN JOSE vs. DES MOINES
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San Jose, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
63.4%
cheaper
than San Jose, California.
You would need a salary of
$219,622
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Des Moines
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to San Jose, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
63.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
15.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
86.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.4% lower
Commute
50.5% lower
Health
4.9% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
13.9% lower
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