Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Folsom, California


The cost of living in Folsom, California is 66.9% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $125,197 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Folsom
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Folsom, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.9% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  64.7% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher

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