Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 52.1% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $76,037 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Cincinnati, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  52.8% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% higher