Cost of Living Calculator - Derby, Kansas vs Des Moines, Washington


The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 49.2% more expensive than Derby, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $108,881 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Derby, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Derby, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Derby, Kansas
Derby, KS vs Des Moines, WA
Compared to Derby, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% lower
  Commute
  76.5% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher

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