Des Moines, Iowa vs. Kennewick, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kennewick, Washington is 24.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,207 in Kennewick, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kennewick, Washington is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Kennewick
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Kennewick, WA
Compared to Des Moines, Kennewick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher