Cost of Living Calculator - Salmon Creek, Washington vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 28.2% cheaper than Salmon Creek, Washington.

You would need a salary of $150,678 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Salmon Creek, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Salmon Creek, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Salmon Creek, Washington
Salmon Creek, WA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Salmon Creek, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  43.1% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower

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