Puyallup, Washington vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 29.2% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,390 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Puyallup, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% lower