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SEATTLE vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Seattle, Washington vs. West Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
47.0%
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington.
You would need a salary of
$59,337
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Seattle, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
47.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
67.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
29.8% higher
Commute
48.1% lower
Health
16.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
24.2% lower
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