Sacramento, California vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 26.9% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $82,096 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Sacramento, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower