Cost of Living Calculator - Waukee, Iowa vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 39.7% more expensive than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $104,773 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Waukee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Waukee, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% higher
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% higher
  Commute
  68.7% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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