Des Moines, Iowa vs. Vallejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vallejo, California is 65.7% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,846 in Vallejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vallejo, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Vallejo
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Vallejo, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Vallejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.7% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  65.6% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher