West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 32.7% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $132,733 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Tacoma
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to West Des Moines, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  67.3% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.6% higher