Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 12.2% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,879 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower