Des Moines, Iowa vs. Corvallis, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corvallis, Oregon is 38.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $152,490 in Corvallis, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corvallis, Oregon is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Corvallis
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Corvallis, OR
Compared to Des Moines, Corvallis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher