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WEST DES MOINES vs. SAN DIEGO
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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. San Diego, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Diego, California is
80.4%
more expensive
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$135,321
in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, 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
195% more expensive in San Diego
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, San Diego is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
80.4% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
10.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
177.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
15.1% higher
Commute
68.6% higher
Health
13.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
16.0% higher
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