Tucson, Arizona vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 37.9% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $68,966 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Tucson, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% higher
      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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% lower
  Commute
  48.0% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher