Astoria, Oregon vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 23.1% cheaper than Astoria, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $57,642 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Astoria, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Astoria, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Astoria, Oregon
Astoria, OR vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Astoria, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower