Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Republic, Washington


The cost of living in Republic, Washington is 8.7% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,522 in Republic, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Republic, Washington is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Republic
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Republic, WA
Compared to West Des Moines, Republic is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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