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

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 213.6% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $282,250 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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• Overall, Mountain View, 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
528% more expensive in Mountain View
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Mountain View, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Mountain View is:
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  213.6% higher
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  20.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  667.3% higher
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  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  94.4% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
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  Personal
  14.2% higher
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