Des Moines, Washington vs. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aberdeen, South Dakota is 40.7% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $23,727 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aberdeen, South Dakota is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Aberdeen
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Aberdeen, SD
Compared to Des Moines, Aberdeen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% lower
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% higher
  Commute
  61.2% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower