Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 55.5% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $77,739 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Indianapolis, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  57.5% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher