Des Moines, Iowa vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 48.7% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $111,499 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Des Moines, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.8% higher