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

Median Home Cost is 7% more expensive in Des Moines.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Tukwila, Washington should increase to $75,920 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.

TUKWILA vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Tukwila, Washington vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 1.2% more expensive than Tukwila, Washington.

You would need a salary of $75,920 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tukwila, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Tukwila, Washington

Tukwila, WA vs. Des Moines, WA

Compared to Tukwila, Des Moines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

5.8% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Tukwila, Washington vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Tukwila, WA vs. Des Moines, WA

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