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WEST DES MOINES vs. SAN FRANCISCO
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Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs San Francisco, California
The cost of living in San Francisco, California is
174.5%
more expensive
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$576,125
in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, 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
338% more expensive in San Francisco
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, San Francisco is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
174.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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17.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
492.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.2% higher
Commute
121.9% higher
Health
12.2% higher
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Personal
32.4% higher
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