Redding, California vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 22.4% more expensive than Redding, California.

You would need a salary of $61,224 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Redding, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Redding, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Redding, California
Redding, CA vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Redding, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% higher
      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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.9% lower
  Commute
  55.8% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher