Cost of Living Calculator - Sonoma, California vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 53.7% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $34,762 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Sonoma, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower

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