Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Washington vs Virginia Beach, Virginia


The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 21.7% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,693 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Des Moines, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% higher
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower

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