West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Dublin, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dublin, California is 128.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $139,360 in Dublin, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dublin, 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
327% more expensive in Dublin
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Dublin, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Dublin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.5% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  285.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  85.6% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher