Spokane Valley, Washington vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 23.0% cheaper than Spokane Valley, Washington.

You would need a salary of $26,182 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane Valley, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Spokane Valley, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Spokane Valley, Washington
Spokane Valley, WA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Spokane Valley, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower