Des Moines, Iowa vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 49.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $74,968 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Des Moines, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  67.2% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
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  Personal
  17.4% higher
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