West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Sherwood, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sherwood, Oregon is 49.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $149,831 in Sherwood, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sherwood, 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
114% more expensive in Sherwood
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Sherwood, OR
Compared to West Des Moines, Sherwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  80.9% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher