Des Moines, Washington vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 32.7% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,674 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Des Moines, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  50.1% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% lower