What is a pro or con of living in Hood River, Oregoncompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 121% more expensive in Hood River.

What salary do I need to live in Hood River, Oregon copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $65,129 in Hood River, Oregon (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.

WEST DES MOINES vs. HOOD RIVER
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Hood River, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hood River, Oregon is 30.3% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,129 in Hood River, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hood River, Oregon is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Hood River
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Hood River, OR

Compared to West Des Moines, Hood River is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

93.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.1% lower

Commute

2.5% higher

Health

7.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.5% higher

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Hood River, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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