Cost of Living Calculator - Seaside, Oregon vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 25.0% cheaper than Seaside, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $56,269 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seaside, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Seaside, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Seaside, Oregon
Seaside, OR vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Seaside, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% higher
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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