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


The cost of living in San Clemente, California is 131.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $254,646 in San Clemente, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Clemente, 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
411% more expensive in San Clemente
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs San Clemente, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, San Clemente is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.5% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  307.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  62.6% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher

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