Twin Falls, Idaho vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 44.9% more expensive than Twin Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $108,672 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Twin Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Twin Falls, Idaho
Twin Falls, ID vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Twin Falls, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  111.9% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% higher