Des Moines, Iowa vs. Ukiah, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ukiah, California is 50.3% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,159 in Ukiah, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ukiah, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Ukiah
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Ukiah, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Ukiah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher