What is a pro or con of living in Des Moines, Washingtoncompared to Janesville, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 151% more expensive in Des Moines.

What salary do I need to live in Des Moines, Washington copmared to Janesville, Wisconsin?

A salary of $62,000 in Janesville, Wisconsin should increase to $96,738 in Des Moines, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JANESVILLE vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 56.0% more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $96,738 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Janesville, Wisconsin

Janesville, WI vs. Des Moines, WA

Compared to Janesville, Des Moines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

56.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

157.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.6% lower

Commute

78.1% higher

Health

9.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

22.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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