Des Moines, Iowa vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 54.5% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $105,067 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  62.0% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher