Brandon, South Dakota vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 8.6% cheaper than Brandon, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $68,525 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Brandon, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Brandon, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Brandon, South Dakota
Brandon, SD vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Brandon, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% lower
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower