New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 29.9% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $59,452 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Des Moines
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to New Orleans, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher