Sierra Vista, Arizona vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 48.5% more expensive than Sierra Vista, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $143,433 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Sierra Vista, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Sierra Vista, Arizona
Sierra Vista, AZ vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Sierra Vista, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% lower
  Commute
  85.2% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher