Charlotte, North Carolina vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 10.8% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,584 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Charlotte, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  10.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
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  Personal
  8.5% lower
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