Folsom, California vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 11.1% cheaper than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $222,372 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is cheaper than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Folsom, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.5% lower
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher