What is a pro or con of living in Des Moines, Washingtoncompared to Spokane, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 49% more expensive in Des Moines.

What salary do I need to live in Des Moines, Washington copmared to Spokane, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Spokane, Washington should increase to $66,937 in Des Moines, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPOKANE vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Spokane, Washington vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 33.9% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $66,937 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Spokane, Washington

Spokane, WA vs. Des Moines, WA

Compared to Spokane, Des Moines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

74.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.4% lower

Commute

57.0% higher

Health

4.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

22.1% higher

Cost of Food

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