Cost of Living Calculator - Crystal, Minnesota vs Des Moines, Washington


The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 32.4% more expensive than Crystal, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $99,299 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Crystal, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Crystal, Minnesota
Crystal, MN vs Des Moines, WA
Compared to Crystal, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% higher
      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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% lower
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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