What is a pro or con of living in Everett, Washingtoncompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 102% more expensive in Everett.

What salary do I need to live in Everett, Washington copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $90,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $128,166 in Everett, 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.

WEST DES MOINES vs. EVERETT
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Everett, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Everett, Washington is 42.4% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $128,166 in Everett, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Everett, Washington is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Everett
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Everett, WA

Compared to West Des Moines, Everett is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

63.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.5% lower

Commute

58.9% higher

Health

15.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.0% higher

Cost of Food

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Everett, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Des Moines, IA vs. Everett, WA

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