Everett, Washington vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 29.8% cheaper than Everett, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,666 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Everett, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Everett, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Everett, Washington
Everett, WA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Everett, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% higher
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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