West Des Moines, Iowa vs. San Bernardino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Bernardino, California is 23.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $92,379 in San Bernardino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Bernardino, 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
54% more expensive in San Bernardino
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. San Bernardino, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, San Bernardino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% higher
  Commute
  56.1% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher