What is a pro or con of living in Des Moines, Washingtoncompared to Omaha, Nebraska?

Median Home Cost is 126% more expensive in Des Moines.

What salary do I need to live in Des Moines, Washington copmared to Omaha, Nebraska?

A salary of $75,000 in Omaha, Nebraska should increase to $110,245 in Des Moines, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OMAHA vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Omaha, Nebraska vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 47.0% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $110,245 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Omaha, Nebraska

Omaha, NE vs. Des Moines, WA

Compared to Omaha, Des Moines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

114.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

27.4% lower

Commute

75.0% higher

Health

22.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

32.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Omaha, Nebraska vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Omaha, NE vs. Des Moines, WA

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