Lynnwood, Washington vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 35.4% cheaper than Lynnwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,456 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynnwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Lynnwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Lynnwood, Washington
Lynnwood, WA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lynnwood, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.3% higher
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower