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

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 205.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $229,442 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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• Overall, Santa Monica, 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
486% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Santa Monica is:
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  205.8% higher
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  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  630.3% higher
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  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  117.1% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
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  Personal
  14.2% higher
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