Bellingham, Washington vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 36.1% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,492 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Bellingham, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower