Cost of Living Calculator - Sea Ranch, California vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 55.3% cheaper than Sea Ranch, California.

You would need a salary of $22,358 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sea Ranch, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Sea Ranch, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Sea Ranch, California
Sea Ranch, CA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Sea Ranch, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower

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