Marysville, Washington vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 35.0% cheaper than Marysville, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,741 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Marysville, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Marysville, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Marysville, Washington
Marysville, WA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Marysville, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.6% higher
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower