What is a pro or con of living in Des Moines, Washingtoncompared to South Plainfield, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 32% more expensive in Des Moines.

What salary do I need to live in Des Moines, Washington copmared to South Plainfield, New Jersey?

A salary of $75,000 in South Plainfield, New Jersey should increase to $78,634 in Des Moines, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTH PLAINFIELD vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison

South Plainfield, New Jersey vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 4.8% more expensive than South Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $78,634 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in South Plainfield, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than South Plainfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Des Moines
than in South Plainfield, New Jersey

South Plainfield, NJ vs. Des Moines, WA

Compared to South Plainfield, Des Moines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

11.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

37.6% lower

Commute

1.8% higher

Health

10.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.6% higher

Cost of Food

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South Plainfield, New Jersey vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Plainfield, NJ vs. Des Moines, WA

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