Cost of Living Calculator - Aloha, Oregon vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 34.9% cheaper than Aloha, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $48,821 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Aloha, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Aloha, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Aloha, Oregon
Aloha, OR vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Aloha, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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