Cost of Living Calculator - Gig Harbor, Washington vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 44.5% cheaper than Gig Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,626 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Gig Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Gig Harbor, Washington
Gig Harbor, WA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Gig Harbor, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% lower

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