Lewiston, Idaho vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 40.6% more expensive than Lewiston, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $111,054 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Lewiston, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Lewiston, Idaho
Lewiston, ID vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Lewiston, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% higher
      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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  82.9% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% higher