Des Moines, Iowa vs. Hillsboro, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hillsboro, Oregon is 53.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $115,407 in Hillsboro, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hillsboro, Oregon is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Hillsboro
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Hillsboro, OR
Compared to Des Moines, Hillsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.9% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  63.9% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher