Des Moines, Washington vs. Visalia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Visalia, California is 22.5% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,750 in Visalia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Visalia, California is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Visalia
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Visalia, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Visalia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.7% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower