Renton, Washington vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 8.7% cheaper than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,643 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is cheaper than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Renton, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher