Silverdale, Washington vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 34.5% cheaper than Silverdale, Washington.

You would need a salary of $98,293 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Silverdale, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Silverdale, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Silverdale, Washington
Silverdale, WA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Silverdale, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% higher
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower