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

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Des Moines.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Spokane Valley, Washington should increase to $96,869 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_VALLEY vs. DES_MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Spokane Valley, Washington vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 29.2% more expensive than Spokane Valley, Washington.

You would need a salary of $96,869 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane Valley, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Spokane Valley, Washington

Spokane_Valley, WA vs. Des_Moines, WA

Compared to Spokane_Valley, Des_Moines is:

Homeowner

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29.2% higher

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

52.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.2% lower

Commute

58.4% higher

Health

4.4% higher

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Personal

21.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Spokane Valley, Washington vs. Des Moines, Washington

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