Yuba City, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 31.9% cheaper than Yuba City, California.

You would need a salary of $34,069 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Yuba City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Yuba City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Yuba City, California
Yuba City, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Yuba City, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower