Coos Bay, Oregon vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 9.9% cheaper than Coos Bay, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $45,074 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Coos Bay, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Coos Bay, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Coos Bay, Oregon
Coos Bay, OR vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Coos Bay, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.9% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower