Folsom, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 47.0% cheaper than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $53,457 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Folsom, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% lower
      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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower