Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Santa Clarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 65.9% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,732 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, 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
169% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.9% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  74.9% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher

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