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


The cost of living in Colton, California is 24.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $93,394 in Colton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colton, 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
60% more expensive in Colton
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Colton, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Colton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher

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