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BATON ROUGE vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. West Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
3.1%
cheaper
than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
You would need a salary of
$21,328
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Baton Rouge, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
3.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
4.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
41.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.6% higher
Commute
36.0% lower
Health
11.9% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
3.4% lower
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