Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 33.3% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $100,046 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Tacoma, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% higher
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% lower

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