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


The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 63.2% cheaper than Piedmont, California.

You would need a salary of $18,379 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Piedmont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is cheaper than Piedmont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Piedmont, California
Piedmont, CA vs Des Moines, WA
Compared to Piedmont, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.2% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher

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