Des Moines, Iowa vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 80.2% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $180,178 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
301% more expensive in Gig Harbor
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to Des Moines, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.2% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  48.9% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.8% higher