Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 31.9% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $263,736 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Waukesha, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% lower
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher