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


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 31.8% cheaper than Vallejo, California.

You would need a salary of $34,087 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Vallejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Vallejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Vallejo, California
Vallejo, CA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Vallejo, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower

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