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

The cost of living in Hercules, California is 101.3% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $100,675 in Hercules, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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• Overall, Hercules, 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
175% more expensive in Hercules
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Hercules, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Hercules is:
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  101.3% higher
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  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.3% higher
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  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  100.0% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
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  Personal
  21.1% higher
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