West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Seaside, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seaside, Oregon is 18.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,799 in Seaside, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, 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
64% more expensive in Seaside
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Seaside, OR
Compared to West Des Moines, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher