Porterville, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 18.4% cheaper than Porterville, California.

You would need a salary of $22,859 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Porterville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Porterville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Porterville, California
Porterville, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Porterville, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower