Lacey, Washington vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 28.6% cheaper than Lacey, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,846 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lacey, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Lacey, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lacey, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower