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


The cost of living in Sonora, California is 23.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,586 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, 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
34% more expensive in Sonora
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Sonora, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher

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