Bellevue, Washington vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 60.6% cheaper than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $92,217 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Bellevue, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.6% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% higher
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% lower