Pendleton, Oregon vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 9.6% cheaper than Pendleton, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $18,975 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pendleton, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Pendleton, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Pendleton, Oregon
Pendleton, OR vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Pendleton, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower