Des Moines, Washington vs. Orem, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orem, Utah is 16.3% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,856 in Orem, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orem, Utah is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Orem
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Orem, UT
Compared to Des Moines, Orem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.7% higher
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower