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


The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 91.3% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $143,506 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, 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
234% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.3% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  64.8% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher

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