Cost of Living Calculator - Eureka, California vs Des Moines, Washington


The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 27.9% more expensive than Eureka, California.

You would need a salary of $95,930 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Eureka, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Eureka, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Eureka, California
Eureka, CA vs Des Moines, WA
Compared to Eureka, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  89.4% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher

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