Spokane Valley, Washington vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 13.0% cheaper than Spokane Valley, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,144 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane Valley, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West 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
23% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Spokane Valley, Washington
Spokane Valley, WA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Spokane Valley, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower