Lincoln City, Oregon vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 23.0% cheaper than Lincoln City, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $38,503 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln City, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Lincoln City, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Lincoln City, Oregon
Lincoln City, OR vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lincoln City, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower