Des Moines, Iowa vs. Mount Washington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Washington, Kentucky is 22.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,309 in Mount Washington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Washington, Kentucky is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Mount Washington
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Mount Washington, KY
Compared to Des Moines, Mount Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  51.3% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher