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


The cost of living in Los Banos, California is 34.1% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $100,564 in Los Banos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Banos, 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
51% more expensive in Los Banos
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Los Banos, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Los Banos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  82.9% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher

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