Lincoln, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 42.5% cheaper than Lincoln, California.

You would need a salary of $43,147 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Lincoln, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Lincoln, California
Lincoln, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lincoln, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower