Kenmore, Washington vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 53.8% cheaper than Kenmore, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,680 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenmore, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Kenmore, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Kenmore, Washington
Kenmore, WA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Kenmore, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% higher
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.5% lower

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