Stanwood, Washington vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 39.3% cheaper than Stanwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,509 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Stanwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Stanwood, Washington
Stanwood, WA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Stanwood, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower