Vancouver, Washington vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $66,695 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Vancouver, 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)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower