Des Moines, Washington vs. Tukwila, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tukwila, Washington is 1.2% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $93,848 in Tukwila, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tukwila, Washington is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Tukwila
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Tukwila, WA
Compared to Des Moines, Tukwila is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher