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


The cost of living in Burbank, California is 115.1% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $107,537 in Burbank, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burbank, 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
293% more expensive in Burbank
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Burbank, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Burbank is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.1% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  121.0% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher

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