Des Moines, Iowa vs. Oildale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oildale, California is 18.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,276 in Oildale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oildale, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Oildale
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Oildale, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Oildale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher