Bellevue, Washington vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 55.5% cheaper than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,162 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Bellevue, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% higher
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% lower