Lacey, Washington vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 19.8% more expensive than Lacey, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,891 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lacey, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Lacey, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA vs. Des_Moines, WA
Compared to Lacey, Des_Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher