West Branch, Iowa vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 35.0% more expensive than West Branch, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $101,259 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in West Branch, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than West Branch, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Vancouver
than in West Branch, Iowa
West Branch, IA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to West Branch, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% lower
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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