Vista, California vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 39.7% cheaper than Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $30,156 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Vista, California
Vista, CA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Vista, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower