Mill Creek, Washington vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 48.5% cheaper than Mill Creek, Washington.

You would need a salary of $25,736 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Creek, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Mill Creek, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Mill Creek, Washington
Mill Creek, WA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Mill Creek, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% higher
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower