Des Moines, WA Cost of Living


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Des Moines cost of living score
158.1
More expensive
58.1% higher
than the US average
29.7% higher
than the Washington average
Des Moines, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 158.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 58.1% higher than the U.S. average and 29.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Des Moines, WA

Housing costs in Des Moines?
A typical home costs $571,000, which is 68.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.8% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Des Moines costs $1,910 per month, which is 33.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.4% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Des Moines?
To live comfortably in Des Moines, Washington, a minimum annual income of $109,440 for a family, and $65,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Des Moines?
Des Moines, WA has an average cost of living that is below the national average. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index in Des Moines is 94.9 - 4.1% lower than the U.S. average. The most significant factor contributing to this affordability is housing costs, which are 27% lower than the national average. Other factors such as groceries and transportation costs are also competitively priced compared to many other cities in the United States. With its low cost of living, Des Moines provides an ideal environment for individuals and families looking for a place with a affordable lifestyle while still enjoying access to great amenities and services that larger cities have to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDes MoinesWashingtonUnited States
  158.1121.9100.0
  101.8101.1100
  88.288.8100.0
  173.7172.8100.0
  $571,000$534,700$338,100
  71.6%74.0%100.0%
  143.0113.6100.0
  150.5113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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