Beaverton, Oregon vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 28.7% cheaper than Beaverton, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $35,646 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaverton, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Beaverton, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Beaverton, Oregon
Beaverton, OR vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Beaverton, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  43.1% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower