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


The cost of living in Moraga, California is 202.4% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $169,323 in Moraga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moraga, 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
462% more expensive in Moraga
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Moraga, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Moraga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  202.4% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  483.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  75.5% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher

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