Hockinson, Washington vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 45.3% cheaper than Hockinson, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,018 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hockinson, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Hockinson, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Hockinson, Washington
Hockinson, WA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Hockinson, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower