Long Beach, Washington vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 57.1% more expensive than Long Beach, Washington.

You would need a salary of $78,571 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Long Beach, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Long Beach, Washington
Long Beach, WA vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Long Beach, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  111.9% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% higher