Red Bluff, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 18.5% cheaper than Red Bluff, California.

You would need a salary of $19,553 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Red Bluff, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Red Bluff, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Red Bluff, California
Red Bluff, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Red Bluff, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower