West Des Moines, Iowa vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $183,408 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• 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:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.5% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  348.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  38.0% higher