Cheswick, Pennsylvania vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 0.8% cheaper than Cheswick, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,609 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cheswick, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Cheswick, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Cheswick, Pennsylvania
Cheswick, PA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Cheswick, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower