Sherwood, Oregon vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 40.9% cheaper than Sherwood, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $29,542 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sherwood, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Sherwood, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Sherwood, Oregon
Sherwood, OR vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Sherwood, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower