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


The cost of living in Chula Vista, California is 67.9% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $114,200 in Chula Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chula Vista, 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
168% more expensive in Chula Vista
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Chula Vista, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Chula Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.9% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  79.4% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher

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