Beaverton, Oregon vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 36.9% cheaper than Beaverton, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $66,267 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaverton, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Beaverton, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Beaverton, Oregon
Beaverton, OR vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Beaverton, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower