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


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 168.1% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $201,043 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
367% more expensive in Berkeley
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  168.1% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  414.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher

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