Des Moines, Iowa vs. Folsom, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folsom, California is 88.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $216,849 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
311% more expensive in Folsom
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Folsom, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.6% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  57.2% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher