Cost of Living Calculator - Paramount, California vs Des Moines, Washington


The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 3.2% cheaper than Paramount, California.

You would need a salary of $72,581 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Paramount, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is cheaper than Paramount, California
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
26% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Paramount, California
Paramount, CA vs Des Moines, WA
Compared to Paramount, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher

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