West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Daly City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Daly City, California is 137.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $132,724 in Daly City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Daly City, 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
294% more expensive in Daly City
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Daly City, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Daly City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.0% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  316.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  112.6% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.5% higher