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


The cost of living in El Segundo, California is 179.9% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $209,899 in El Segundo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Segundo, 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
436% more expensive in El Segundo
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs El Segundo, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, El Segundo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  179.9% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  452.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  107.6% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher

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