What is a pro or con of living in West Des Moines, Iowacompared to Port Orchard, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 41% cheaper in West Des Moines.

What salary do I need to live in West Des Moines, Iowa copmared to Port Orchard, Washington?

A salary of $100,000 in Port Orchard, Washington could decrease to $76,704 in West Des Moines, Iowa (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.

PORT ORCHARD vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Orchard, Washington vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 23.3% cheaper than Port Orchard, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,704 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Orchard, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Port Orchard, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Port Orchard, Washington

Port Orchard, WA vs. West Des Moines, IA

Compared to Port Orchard, West Des Moines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

32.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

23.5% higher

Commute

31.0% lower

Health

15.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.2% lower

Cost of Food

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