Colfax, Washington vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 5.4% cheaper than Colfax, Washington.

You would need a salary of $70,944 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Colfax, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Colfax, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Colfax, Washington
Colfax, WA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Colfax, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower