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


The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 82.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $136,670 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, 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
197% more expensive in Petaluma
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Petaluma, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.2% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher

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