What is a pro or con of living in Rancho Cucamonga, Californiacompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 158% more expensive in Rancho Cucamonga.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Cucamonga, California copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $90,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $139,505 in Rancho Cucamonga, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST DES MOINES vs. RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Rancho Cucamonga, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Cucamonga, California is 55.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $139,505 in Rancho Cucamonga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho Cucamonga, 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
158% more expensive in Rancho Cucamonga
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Compared to West Des Moines, Rancho Cucamonga is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

55.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

123.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.8% higher

Commute

62.8% higher

Health

15.3% lower

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Personal

11.2% higher

Cost of Food

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Rancho Cucamonga, California

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West Des Moines, IA vs. Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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