Redding, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 27.0% cheaper than Redding, California.

You would need a salary of $65,705 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Redding, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Redding, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Redding, California
Redding, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Redding, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower