Des Moines, Washington vs. Eugene, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eugene, Oregon is 18.7% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,966 in Eugene, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eugene, Oregon is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Eugene
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Eugene, OR
Compared to Des Moines, Eugene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower