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


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 38.6% cheaper than Temecula, California.

You would need a salary of $46,060 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Temecula, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Temecula, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Temecula, California
Temecula, CA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Temecula, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  52.8% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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