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

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 144.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $464,634 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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• Overall, San Rafael, 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
328% more expensive in San Rafael
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, San Rafael is:
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  144.5% higher
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  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  348.1% higher
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  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
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  Personal
  38.0% higher
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