Comparison
Food
Housing
Utilities
Commute
Health
Taxes
Childcare
Personal
Upgrade to Premium

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

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 96.7% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $147,553 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, 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
262% more expensive in Monterey
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
  Food
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Unlock with Premium
  Median Home Cost
  Unlock with Premium
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  40.3% higher
  Taxes
  Unlock with Premium
  Childcare
  Unlock with Premium
  Personal
  11.3% higher
Cost of Food
Popular Cost of Living Searches
Current CityComparison City
Appleton, WisconsinPortland, OregonCompare
Eugene, OregonRedwood City, CaliforniaCompare
Albion, IndianaShelburn, IndianaCompare
Watkins Glen, New YorkSouth Haven, MichiganCompare
Helena, MontanaHavre, MontanaCompare
Stafford, ConnecticutChaplin, ConnecticutCompare
Omaha, NebraskaBellevue, WashingtonCompare
Lewiston, MaineColumbus, OhioCompare
Rocky River, OhioWinona, MinnesotaCompare
Beaverton, OregonMontebello, CaliforniaCompare

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.