Corvallis, Oregon vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 18.5% cheaper than Corvallis, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $40,742 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Corvallis, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Corvallis, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Corvallis, Oregon
Corvallis, OR vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Corvallis, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower