Stockton, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 31.9% cheaper than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $40,735 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Stockton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Stockton, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower